title: Temporomandibular joint disorders: discussion of a rational approach to surgery and a retrospective analysis of surgeries performed.
abstract: A discussion of a rational technique of evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical therapy of temporomandibular joint disorders is presented. A retrospective analysis of operations for temporomandibular joint that occurred in a 30-month period is presented in light of this approach.
authors.affiliation: Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Lessin
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Gross
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy