Retrospective analysis of a TMJ ankylosis protocol with a 9 year follow up.

Objective: Temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJa) is a debilitating condition that causes difficulty in mastication, speech and mouth opening. Its treatment poses surgical and rehabilitative challenges along with a high incidence of reankylosis. This study was designed to assess the long-term outcomes with a new two phase physiotherapy protocol following conservative resection of the ankylotic mass.

Do Regional Nerve Blocks Before Bimaxillary Surgery Reduce Postoperative Pain?

Purpose: Any elective surgery should be as atraumatic to the patient as possible to allow for a comfortable postoperative recovery. The present study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative regional blocks in reducing pain, discomfort, and analgesic use in patients scheduled to undergo bimaxillary surgery.

Patients And Methods: A prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted to include all patients aged 16 to 30 years requiring bimaxillary surgery.

Rare features associated with Mobius syndrome: Report of two cases.

Mobius syndrome is a rare congenital disorder with the preliminary diagnostic criteria of congenital facial and abducent nerve palsy. Involvement of other cranial nerves, too, is common. Prevalence rate of this syndrome is approximately 1 in 100,000 neonates.