Healthopedia.com - Your Health
Encyclopedia

Set Homepage Email Page Favorites      

 
  Home
  Health Centers
  Medical Encyclopedia
  Drugs & Medications
  Diseases & Conditions 
  Medical Symptoms
  Medical Tests & Exams
  Surgery & Procedures 
  Injuries & Wounds
  Diet & Nutrition
  Special Topics
  Pictures & Images      


Google
 
Web Healthopedia.com

You are here : Healthopedia.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Injuries and Wounds > Broken OR Dislocated Jaw: Prevention & Expectations
      Category : Health Centers > Injuries and Safety

Broken OR Dislocated Jaw

Alternate Names : Dislocated Jaw, Fractured Jaw

Broken OR Dislocated Jaw | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Pictures and Images | Attribution


What can be done to prevent the injury?

Most injuries occur when the proper protective gear is not worn. Sports safety guidelines should be followed for children, adolescents, and adults.

It is also important to stay alert and attentive during high-risk sports, while driving a motor vehicle, and while at work. Medications that slow reflexes or cause drowsiness increase the risk of accidents during these activities. Illegal drugs and alcohol should be also be avoided.


Previous section

 

Next section

Broken OR Dislocated Jaw: Diagnosis & Tests

 

Broken OR Dislocated Jaw: Treatment & Monitoring

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









Content provided by The Patient Marketing Group, Inc.

Copyright © 2009 Healthopedia.com All Rights reserved.
About Us | Help/FAQ | Privacy Policy | Editorial Policy | Advertising Policy | Accessibility | Terms of Use
Contact Us | Link to Us

HONcode accreditation seal.

We comply with the HONcode standard for health trust worthy information: verify here.


The information provided herein is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. The information should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call your local emergency number for all medical emergencies. Use of this online service is subject to the disclaimer and the terms and conditions. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites.
Page Last Updated: 6th April, 2009