Fascia lata interpositional arthroplasty in the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis caused by psoriatic arthritis.
A patient with bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis, secondary to psoriatic arthritis, was treated by interpositional arthroplasty using fascia lata autogenous grafts. Despite gross limitation of mandibular movements prior to operation, radiological and functional recovery was complete at 2 years.
Paterson
A W
AW
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK.
Shepherd
J P
JP
D000293:Adolescent; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D015535:Arthritis, Psoriatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*