Mandibular and Temporomandibular Joint InjuriesCase 2

A 46-year-old woman presents to the ED having fallen on an uneven pavement. She landed heavily on her face injuring her chin. There is no history of loss of consciousness. She is fit and well and not on any regular medication.

You examine the patient and now need to decide whether you should x-ray her depending on your findings.

Which of the following factors have been found to be useful discriminators in the decision whether to x-ray a patient with an injury to the mandible?

You are fortunate to have a wide range of radiological investigations available in your hospital. List the following techniques in order of increasing diagnostic accuracy.

Select the correct number from the drop down list.

The x-ray confirms a bilateral body fracture of the mandible and the patient informs you that she feels like she is choking when she leans backwards.

Describe three emergency manoeuvres that may be required in this patient.