Blindness associated with platelet-rich plasma temporomandibular joint injections. Issue 9 (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bhalla, M.; El-Housseini, Z.; Asaria, R.
• Is Part Of: British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Volume 58:Issue 9(2020)
• Page Start: 1197
• Page End: 1199
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Tempromandibular -- TMD, TMJ, Plasma rich Platelets -- Blindness -- complications -- anatomy -- injections -- procedures -- Surgery -- ophthalmology -- eyes -- consent; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative -- Periodicals; Face -- surgery -- Periodicals; Mouth -- surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Oral -- Periodicals; Oral Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative -- Periodicals; Bouche -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Maxillaire supérieur -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Face -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Chirurgie dentaire -- Périodiques; Dentistry, Operative; Face -- Surgery; Maxilla -- Surgery; Mouth -- Surgery; Surgery, Plastic; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.52059
• DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.08.042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0266-4356

Abstract

Abstract: 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.