title: Postoperative physical therapy in temporomandibular joint arthroplasty.
abstract: This article offers an approach to rehabilitation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) following arthroplastic intervention. Surgical repair is recommended in selected chronic cases where symptoms are refractory to previous nonsurgical and surgical management. The surgical procedures and rehabilitation guidelines discussed include plication and menisectomy (with and without implant), costochondral graft, and total joint replacement.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Bertolucci
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Uriell
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Swaffer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001178:Arthroplasty; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery