Katzberg R W, Tallents R H, Hayakawa K, Miller T L, Goske M J, Wood B P
Radiology. 1985 Jan;154(1):125-7. doi: 10.1148/radiology.154.1.3964931.
Findings in 31 pediatric patients with pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are reported. The average age was 14 years (range, 8-16) and the average duration of symptoms was 21.4 months (range, 3 mo.-5 yr.). Internal derangements were found in 29 patients (94%) and degenerative arthritis in 13 (42%). In 12 patients (39%), the problem could be traced to an injury to the jaw. Secondary condylar hypoplasia was associated with the meniscal abnormality in 3 patients (10%). Further awareness of internal derangements of the TMJ in the pediatric population should permit greater recognition of their etiology. It is important that treatment be initiated as soon as possible, not only to minimize the development of osseous disease in young adults but also to prevent facial growth deformities.
报告了31例颞下颌关节（TMJ）疼痛和功能障碍的儿科患者的研究结果。平均年龄为14岁（范围8 - 16岁），症状平均持续时间为21.4个月（范围3个月 - 5年）。29例患者（94%）发现关节内紊乱，13例（42%）发现退行性关节炎。12例患者（39%）的问题可追溯到下颌受伤。3例患者（10%）的继发性髁突发育不全与半月板异常有关。对儿科人群TMJ关节内紊乱的进一步认识应能使人们更好地认识其病因。重要的是要尽快开始治疗，这不仅是为了尽量减少年轻人骨病的发展，也是为了防止面部生长畸形。
