title: Surgical correction of temporomandibular joint ankylosis.
abstract: A better understanding of facial growth processes and pathophysiology of temporomandibular joint ankylosis should lead to an improved surgical outcome. Surgical anatomy, pathophysiology, and treatment options are reviewed. Suggestions for varying the procedure in patients in whom facial growth is not complete are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Zins
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000844:Ankylosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*