Is the Complexity of Arthroscopic Temporomandibular Joint Surgery Associated With Short-Term Complication Rates?

Background: Arthroscopy is regarded as a minimally invasive surgical procedure, with complication rates ranging from 1.7 to 4.4%.

Modification to Yang's Arthroscopic Discopexy Technique for Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement: A Technical Note.

Disc displacement is a common disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that often results in progressive joint dysfunction, including clicking, arthralgia, functional limitations, osteoarthritis, and even condylar resorption. Several arthroscopic techniques have been proposed to treat anterior disc displacement. Yang's arthroscopic disc repositioning and suturing technique, described in 2012, consist in a pair of sutures inserted through the junction of the disc and the retrodiscal tissue and tied underneath the cartilage of the external auditory canal.

Management of Severe Midface Retrusion With Distraction Osteogenesis in Patients With Cleft Lip and Alveolus.

A cleft lip, palate, and alveolus is one of the most common birth defects. Depending on the type of cleft, multiple surgeries may be required throughout the growth stage. Traditionally, an orthodontic-surgical approach has been adopted to treat maxillary retrusion.

Mandibular Reconstruction for Pediatric Patients.

Unlabelled: : Mandibular reconstruction in pediatric patients is controversial. The scant pediatric experience and the infrequent occurrence of this type of pathology in children complicate therapeutic decisions. The literature contains different treatment protocols and describes the bone graft alternatives to be used.

Remodeling of Costochondral Graft After Mandibular Reconstruction.

Mandibular tumors are rare in children. Most mandibular tumors in children are benign and locally aggressive, and some might require resection to prevent recurrence. Mandibular reconstruction after tumor resection in children has been less documented in published studies than mandibular reconstruction in adults.