title: Direct parasagittal computed tomography and arthroscopic surgery of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: An overview of an interdisciplinary approach to TMJ problems, with preliminary findings on the application of CT scanning and arthroscopic surgery in cases that do not respond to conservative therapy.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Alpern
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Nuelle
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Ufema
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013165:Splints; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*