Condition

Trauma

Trauma refers to an injury or damage that happens to the body due to a sudden and often forceful event. It can be caused by accidents, falls, or impacts. In some cases, when the trauma causes severe harm to certain body parts, like the bones or organs, surgery may be recommended to repair or restore them and promote healing.

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of trauma to the jaw joints include persistent or recurring pain in the jaw joint area, difficulty or discomfort while chewing or talking, jaw stiffness or locking, clicking or popping sounds in the jaw joint, headaches, earaches, facial pain or tenderness, toothaches, and muscle tension in the jaw or face. These symptoms can become chronic and significantly impact daily activities and quality of life, leading to functional limitations and emotional distress.

Procedure Performed

Lefort 1 Segmental Osteotomy. Bilateral Total Joint Replacement (TJR).

About This Patient

Beverly suffered a fall that broke and shattered her jaw joints. The accident severely compromised her ability to eat, causing her to struggle with small food portions and liquids. She was in chronic pain. Snoring and sleep apnea became persistent issues due to the compromised airway, leading to restless nights and constant fatigue. These challenges greatly affected her daily activities, including speaking, chewing, and enjoying meals, leading to frustration and a diminished sense of normalcy in her life.
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In This Video

Beverly passed out and fell on her jaw breaking it and destroying her temporomandibular joints. Her teeth only touched in two places and her lower jaw was receding. She couldn’t eat and was on a liquid diet. Her airway was also smaller which gave her sleep apnea. After her surgery with Dr. Movahed her airway is much wider, she can eat, sleep normally, and has a much higher quality of life. She elaborates more in the video.

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Dr. Movahed’s Thoughts...

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“In this video, Dr. Movahed talks about the complexity of Beverly’s case. She came to see Dr. Movahed as a result of injuries to her jaw that she sustained in a fall. He describes her journey from initial fractures to failed procedures, the development of an open bite, and airway constriction. Dr. Movahed’s team addressed these challenges by expanding her upper jaw, advancing it, and achieving a stable bite, ensuring she wouldn’t develop an open bite again.”