title: A 30-year follow-up study of temporomandibular joint meniscectomies: a report on five patients.
abstract: Five patients who underwent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) meniscectomy 30 to 40 years ago were examined clinically and radiologically for functional limitations, pain or structural changes in the articular hard tissues. The results are presented and the role of meniscectomy in the treatment of persistent TMJ disorders is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Helsinki, Finland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tolvanen
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Oikarinen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wolf
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*