Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Temporomandibular Disorder: Report of an Unusual Combination

ABSTRACT

An unusual case of temporomandibular disorder in the presence of both fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is presented. Some of the problems in treating these patients are discussed. It is suggested that early conservative treatment of the temporomandibular disorder with a stabilization splint and physical therapy is effective, and this approach should be attempted before any surgical intervention is chosen.

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Victor J. Miller

Dr. Victor J. Miller graduated with a B.Ch.D. from the University of Stellenbosch, Republic of South Africa. After some years in general practice, he studied temporomandibular disorders in the USA and Canada. Since then he has restricted his practice to patients with temporomandibular disorders. Currently, Dr. Miller is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Witwatersrand, where he helps direct the Clinic for Temporomandibular Disorders.

Rephael Zeltser

Dr. Rephael Zeltser graduated with a D.M.D. from the School of Dentistry, Hebrew University, where he later specialized in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He spent two years as a Fellow, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Pretoria. At present, he is a lecturer in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Zvi Yoeli

Dr. Zvi Yoeli graduated with a D.M.D. from the Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, where he later specialized in prosthodontics. He served as Director, Section of Removable Prosthodontics, at the same school until becoming Medical Director, Dental Clinic, Maccabi Sick Fund, Jerusalem.

Lipa Bodner

Dr. Lipa Bodner graduated from the Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine where he specialized in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Currently he is Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Soroka Medical Center, Beersheva, Israel. Dr. Bodner also maintains a private practice which is limited to oral and maxillofacial surgery.