Publications by authors named "Callum Franklin"
A cadaveric analysis of the efficacy of blind injections into the lateral pterygoid muscle.
Folia Morphol (Warsz)
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a leading cause of orofacial pain, with hyperactivity of the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) often implicated; botulinum toxin A (BTX) injections into this muscle can be a treatment but lack standardization.
- A study conducted on five cadavers using extraoral landmark-based LPM BTX injections revealed a 0% accuracy rate and significant neurovascular disruption in 40% of cases.
- The findings underline the dangers of blind BTX injections for TMD and emphasize the need for improved treatment protocols, including the use of guided imaging techniques.
The last two decades have seen a shift in the way anatomy education is delivered. With the introduction of blended learning, cadaveric dissection is no longer the be all and end all and, in many cases, the continuing role of anatomical teaching artefacts has declined after decades of prominence. While some institutions have abandoned their archaic anatomical collections and medical museums completely, others have invested in their technological enhancement.
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