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Internal derangement

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Internal derangement
A condition in which the cartilage disc in the temporomandibular joint lies in front of its proper position.


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If you don''t see a doctor at this point, the repetitive snapping of an internal derangement can damage the articular cartilage of the joint and eventually result in arthritis.
It is very common to develop anterior knee pain after an internal derangement of the knee.
Internal derangement refers to a mechanical process that prevents smooth joint function.
 
 
 
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