On Apr 26, 10:21 pm, The Webby <tmjiatroepide...@cox.net> wrote:
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> I'm working *really* hard to get these questions addressed by Albert!!
> Hello.......... are you there???
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> > I posted this passage to the thread, "NTI & catch/click in TMJ". The
> > questions were specifically directed to Albert. Correct me if I'm
> > wrong, but I think the questions remain unanswered. So, I'm going to
> > paste that section within this new thread for better visibility. The
> > other has become unmanageable.
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> > > Meant to have listed 1-4 ... sorry. ~~Webby
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> > > At this point, I'm also wondering:
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> > > 1. Was the coronoid process fractured as a result of the old trauma?
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> > > 2. When you say the left condyle is deviated to the right, are you
> > > saying that the joint space is narrowed permanently? Is there any
> > > degenerative orthopedic disease that has been diagnosed in either joint?
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> > > 2. [sic] Is there limitation of range of motion that is attributed to an
> > > orthopedic problem as opposed to that of the soft tissues only? What
> > > are your ROM measurements? If significantly limited, have these
> > > measurements been stable over a long period of time? If not, can you
> > > describe the fluctuation that is normal for you?
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> > > 3. [sic] You say surgery is not for you yet. What type of surgery is being
> > > contemplated (at some future time)? In other words, and importantly,
> > > what would the surgical procedure be and what would the goal of such
> > > procedure be for you (your specific case) and with regards to the timing
> > > of such intervention.
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> > > Thanks for your response and I hope to see more from you.
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1. Was the coronoid process fractured as a result of the old trauma?
No- clear evident the coronoid was fractured....The dentist treated me
suggested it could have hair line fracture because that is where my
symptom is located. crepitation is present, at least a partial
displacement is what they have told me. We try differential diagnosis
with tests for a while. But we can't determine if myogenic,
arthrogenous or both. So I personally decided to live with the minor
problem and treat with conservative treatment....Ibuprofin as
needed....NTI......Cold Laser....
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> > 2. When you say the left condyle is deviated to the right, are you
> > saying that the joint space is narrowed permanently? Is there any
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As far as I remember....I was told I have degenerative damage in my
left condyle. Ct and MRI was done with open and closing to show the
disc space was narrowed in the left.
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> > 2. [sic] Is there limitation of range of motion that is attributed to an
> > orthopedic problem as opposed to that of the soft tissues only? What
> > are your ROM measurements? If significantly limited, have these
> > measurements been stable over a long period of time? If not, can you
> > describe the fluctuation that is normal for you?
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It is an orthopedic problem, and the ROM has been stable for the last
10 years without getting worse. I do PT (passive stretching) daily
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> > 3. [sic] You say surgery is not for you yet. What type of surgery is being
> > contemplated (at some future time)? In other words, and importantly,
> > what would the surgical procedure be and what would the goal of such
> > procedure be for you (your specific case) and with regards to the timing
> > of such intervention.
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I was told in my case that ultimately will result in Surgery for Joint
reconstructive surgery.....I'm still looking for a surgeon I can trust
to do that for me......Have not happen yet, and my problem is not that
bad yet......
Eight years ago I was having a lots of problem with My problems, and
My professor John Brand in Oklahoma was helping me. When I graduated
from Dental school in 99, I feel so much better immediately, and
slowly it has stabilized by itself...It has really been a
blessing.......I told myself it is probably induced by strsss......
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> > Thanks for your response and I hope to see more from you.
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