Blindness associated with platelet-rich plasma temporomandibular joint injections

This case report highlights an ocular complication associated with platelet-rich plasma temporomandibular joint injections. This pioneering treatment can risk irreversible visual loss. This case highlights the importance of an experienced technique, in depth understanding of facial anatomy, and prom...

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Published inBritish journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery Vol. 58; no. 9; pp. 1197 - 1199
Main Authors Bhalla, M., El-Housseini, Z., Asaria, R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2020
Subjects
anatomy
Blindness
Blindness - etiology
complications
consent
eyes
Humans
injections
Joint Dislocations
ophthalmology
Platelet-Rich Plasma
procedures
Surgery
Temporomandibular Joint - diagnostic imaging
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - therapy
Tempromandibular
TMD, TMJ, Plasma rich Platelets
injections
complications
anatomy
Surgery
Blindness
procedures
ophthalmology
Tempromandibular
TMD, TMJ, Plasma rich Platelets
consent
eyes
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Summary:This case report highlights an ocular complication associated with platelet-rich plasma temporomandibular joint injections. This pioneering treatment can risk irreversible visual loss. This case highlights the importance of an experienced technique, in depth understanding of facial anatomy, and promptly recognising and referring the patient to a specialist to manage the complication should it arise.
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ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.08.042