Broken OR Dislocated Jaw: Diagnosis & Tests (Dislocated Jaw, Fractured Jaw)

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Broken OR Dislocated Jaw

Alternate Names : Dislocated Jaw, Fractured Jaw

Broken OR Dislocated Jaw | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the injury recognized?

The healthcare provider will often suspect a broken or dislocated jaw during the physical examination of the person. An X-ray can be done to identify the broken bone or dislocation.

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/09/01

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