Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3132892 | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
This report highlights the management of a rare complication, namely allodynia, which arose following mandibular advancement surgery. A 56-year-old female underwent bilateral sagittal ramus advancement osteotomy. Postoperatively, she developed allodynia corresponding to the distribution of the left inferior alveolar nerve. A hierarchical pathway of topical and pharmacological agents followed by ablative techniques was used without success. Eventually, electrical neuromodulation via a motor cortex stimulator was implemented to manage the symptoms. The report serves to outline treatment options available and the risks associated with this treatment.
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Authors
H. Popat, W. Herdman, A.J. Cronin, P. Durning,