Trends in temporomandibular joint surgery: economic implications and complications.
A 5-year retrospective study of 103 patient records was undertaken. It analyzed the trend toward outpatient surgical management of patients requiring temporomandibular joint arthroplasties and determined the relative economic value and complication rate associated with this trend. Complication rates were not significantly different during the 5-year study interval, and comparative costs to the patient showed a 26% reduction for the 5-year interval.
Sabol
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Carle Clinic Association, Urbana, IL 61801.
Goldwasser
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MS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005382:Financing, Personal; D006801:Humans; D007250:Inflation, Economic; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000191:economics; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors