Simultaneous reconstruction of the area of the temporo-mandibular joint including the ramus of the mandible in a posttraumatic case. A case report.
A new technique for the simultaneous reconstruction of the glenoid fossa and the ramus of the mandible is described. By combining and adapting procedures already described, the missing bone of the zygomatic arch, temporo-mandibular joint and ramus was replaced in one operation in a post-traumatic case. The indication for this operation is discussed. It is rather limited. The technique can be used for reconstruction of skeletal defects after tumour resection and in congenital aplasias of this region.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D012272:Ribs / Q000637:transplantation; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery