Unlocking the Temporomandibular Joint: CT, MRI, and Arthroscopic Correlation.

The temporomandibular joint constitutes a synovial connection between the mandible and the skull base and plays a pivotal role in functions such as jaw movement, chewing, and verbal and emotional expression. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is observed in about 30% of the population, with a higher prevalence in young to middle-aged women. Interestingly, a majority of individuals affected do not report pain, and only 5%-10% of symptomatic cases necessitate therapeutic intervention.

Revision of the Wolford protocol for managing infections in temporomandibular joint prostheses: an updated surgical approach.

The management of infected temporomandibular joint prostheses presents a surgical challenge. In certain instances, an intermediate approach involving biofilm debridement and local antibiotic instillation may obviate the need for prosthesis removal. This technical note describes an update of the technique outlined by Wolford for managing infections, in which improved materials are used to implement the technique.

Temporomandibular joint arthroscopy in advanced stages of internal derangement: a retrospective cohort study on the influence of age.

The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the outcomes of patients with advanced internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint who underwent operative arthroscopy, according to age stratified into two groups: <45 years and ≥45 years. The study included a series of 194 patients. Outcome variables were pain intensity and mandibular mobility.

Is There a Relationship Between Age, Personal Factors or Surgical Findings, and Outcome After Temporomandibular Joint Arthroscopy?

Purpose: The variables involved in prognosis after treatment of internal derangement (ID) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are unclear. The purpose of this study was to estimate the frequency and identify which factors are associated with treatment success (or failure) among patients with ID managed with arthroscopy.

Material And Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out of patients undergoing TMJ arthroscopy over a 9-year-period.

The minimally invasive arthroscopic anterior myotomy in the treatment of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint. A detailed description of the surgical technique.

Purpose: The aim of this report is to define a modification of the arthroscopic anterior myotomy that avoids disc suturing procedures for the treatment of advanced internal derangement (I D) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Surgical Technique: The minimally invasive arthroscopic anterior myotomy (MIAAM) is based on a partial resection of the superior belly of the lateral pterygoid muscle performed through a small incision of the articular capsule associated with a scarification of the posterior ligament of the TMJ. The high-frequency wave system, called Coblation, is extremely useful to be able to complete the MIAAM.