Shortening of the temporalis tendon for hypermobility of the temporomandibular joint.
Temporalis shortening by scarification is a relatively simple procedure and deserves further clinical testing, although the initial limitation of mouth opening shows some tendency to diminish. Its relative simplicity could make it the preferred procedure for unacceptable late joint snapping associated with TMJ hypermobility and for recurrent dislocation.
D005145:Face; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009068:Movement; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*