Arthroplasty for temporomandibular joint ankylosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis.
Although temporomandibular joint involvement is frequent in ankylosing spondylitis, ankylosis seldom ensues. A patient with a temporomandibular joint ankylosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis is presented. Treatment consisted of an osteoarthrectomy, followed by a costochondral ribgraft. A follow-up period of 39 months showed a satisfactory result.
Politis
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Vroninks
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Fossion
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D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*