Instrument breakage associated with arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint: report of a case.
A case is reported in which instrument breakage occurred in the temporomandibular joint during arthroscopic surgery. The technique used for removal of the broken metal fragment is described.
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St Joseph's Hospital, Lowell, Massachusetts.
D000328:Adult; D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*