Temporomandibular arthroplasty by pedicled transfer of the sternoclavicular joint--a simplified technique.
One of the options available for the treatment of temporomandibular ankylosis is the replacement of the joint by the sternoclavicular joint pedicled on neck muscles. This paper describes a modified technique of pedicled sternoclavicular joint transfer and evaluates its advantages.
Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, India.
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Korula
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Ramchandra
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Dhanaraj
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*