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The Entrapped Greater Occipital Nerve and Internal Derangement of the Temporomandibular Joint

1983; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 2; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/07345410.1983.11677852

0734-5410

George L. Dugal, Norman E. Anseman,

Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research

AbstractThe general dentist is frequently overwhelmed with the abundance of new information, varying techniques, and divergent philosophies concerning internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint. Diagnosing an entrapped greater occipital nerve in connection with internal derangement will actually relieve the practitioner of some of the difficulties of treatment. Referring the patient to an appropriate medical specialist will assure that he or she receives a thorough examination, diagnosis, and treatment not only of the entrapped nerve, but also of any trismus and trigger points present in the area of the nerve. When this additional expertise is combined with the dentist's derangement treatment, it will provide a much more rapid resolution of the patient's symptoms. Additional informationNotes on contributorsGeorge L. DugalGeorge L. Dugal, D.D.S.After completing studies in pre-dentistry at Southwestern Louisiana Institute, Dr. Dugal entered the Loyola University of New Orleans School of Dentistry and received his D.D.S. degree in 1954. He then served two years in the U.S. Air Force before entering private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he has resided since that time.Dr. Dugal belongs to the A.D.A. and the Pierre Fauchard Academy as well as to a number of regional and state professional organizations. He is the founder of the Pierre Fauchard—Evangeline Area Study Club. His special interests in private practice are occlusion, traumatic injuries, rehabilitation, and temporomandibular joint disorders.Norman E. AnsemanNorman E. Anseman, Jr., M.D.After receiving his M.D. degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Dr. Anseman completed three years of postgraduate work at the Letterman Army Medical Center and the Craig Rehabilitation Institute in Denver, Colorado. He received certification from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 1978.Dr. Anseman is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has served as the Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver, and he is currently in private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana. He is also on the active medical staff of Lafayette General Hospital and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.