The role of Temporal Fascia interposition in the Surgical treatment of TMJ Ankylosis. | [Annals of King Edward Medical University • 2004]

Author(s):

1. Riaz Ahmad Warraich: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Edward Medical College/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

2. Arshad Kaleem: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Edward Medical College/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

3. Shakeel Ahmed: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Edward Medical College/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

4. Jawad Ahmed Kundi: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Edward Medical College/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

This retrospective study evaluates the clinical result of temporal fascia interpositioning in the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis. A total 107 patients were assessed. The management protocol consisting of 1) aggressive resection, 2) coronoidectomy when necessary, 3) lining of the TMJ with temporalis fascia. 4) early mobilization and aggressive physiotherapy. Patients were evaluated for clinical and radiological sings of Reankylosis for 3 years postoperatively. Our results revealed the function of the TMJ recovered well and there were no recurrence of ankylosis. We concluded that temporal fascia interposition is an ideal method for the prevention of relapse of TMJ ankylosis.

Page(s): 265-267

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Published: Journal: Annals of King Edward Medical University, Volume: 10, Issue: 3, Year: 2004

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