title: Two-stage reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint following treatment of synovial chondromatosis.
abstract: Two stage reconstruction of a TMJ following excision of synovial chondromatosis is described. The condylar stump was used in combination with a glenoid fossa implant by performing a unilateral osteotomy 6 months after the tumor was excised. This technique might be considered in other situations that require a total joint replacement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gundersen Clinic, Ltd, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Hickory
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Connelly
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002812:Chondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007573:Jaw Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D000074402:Synovectomy; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*