A Modified Technique for Treating Post-Traumatic Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis in a Pediatric Patient

J Craniofac Surg. 2022 Sep 1;33(6):e576-e578. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000008523. Epub 2022 Feb 4.

Abstract

Treatment of post-traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis is still a challenge. A modified technique that included surgery navigation technique, ultrasonic osteotome, bovine acellular dermal matrix, and abdominal dermis fat transplantation, was applied to treat a case of post-traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis. A 11-year-old girl with right temporomandibular joint bony ankylosis received surgical treatment in our department. Immediately restoration of functions and prevention of re-ankylosis have been achieved. Therefore, this case report demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of this modified technique in the management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Ankylosis* / etiology
  • Ankylosis* / surgery
  • Cattle
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / methods
  • Temporomandibular Joint / surgery
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders* / complications
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders* / surgery

Supplementary concepts

  • Temporomandibular ankylosis