A retrospective study of temporomandibular joint ankylosis in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital is presented. There were 33 ankylosis from 26 patients (12 males and 14 females). The anaesthetic and surgical challenges in a resource poor environment are discussed.

This article shows that tracheostomy should ideally be done within ten days following ICU admission when there is a clear need an indication for the procedure. Further delay may contribute adversely towards the ICU morbidity and mortality.