Decompression Sickness Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Abstract

Three cases of pain-only decompression sickness of the temporomandibular joint following altitude chamber exposure are presented. A detailed interview of each individual revealed no other joint involvement or other complaints. A careful neurologic examination failed to disclose abnormalities. In each case, the pain resolved completely with recompression, supporting the diagnosis of decompression sickness. Decompression sickness limited to this small joint is extremely rare, and may easily be confused with other causes of joint pain. Keywords: Decompression sickness; Temporomandibular joint; Altitude chamber.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA220959

Entities

People

  • Frederick W. Rudge

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Altitude Chambers
  • Availability
  • Chambers
  • Classification
  • Decompression
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Divers
  • Hyperbaric Chambers
  • Military Medicine
  • Pain
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Stomatognathic System
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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