Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 68, Issue 5 , Pages 1197-1204 , May 2010

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita in Association With Bilateral Temporomandibular Joint Hypomobility: Report of a Case and Review of Literature

  • Thomas P. Nordone, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Drexel College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Nordone: Department of Surgery, Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Drexel College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, 207 N Broad, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    • ,
  • Paul Li, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Drexel College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

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doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2008.12.016

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 68, Issue 5 , Pages 1197-1204 , May 2010

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