title: The temporomandibular joint: the forgotten articulation.
abstract: Fifty-seven patients (79 temporomandibular joints) whose symptoms did not respond to conservative treatment subsequently underwent surgery to correct the internal derangement and obtain relief. This 8-year study emphasizes etiology, the diverse nature of the symptoms, clinical diagnosis, radiographic diagnostic features, surgical findings technique, postoperative treatment, complications, and long-term results. Special attention is given to a heretofore undescribed bilaminar posterior ligament repair technique which appears to provide greater strength of repair and more natural joint function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, North Ridge Medical Center, Ft Lauderdale, Fl.
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Lestrange
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012737:Sex Factors; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy