Diskectomy of the temporomandibular joint: a double-contrast arthrotomographic follow-up study.
The manner in which temporomandibular joint soft-tissue structures remodel following diskectomy has been assessed by double-contrast arthrotomography. Pre- and postoperative arthrograms were compared in ten joints. The intra-articular soft-tissue cover of the bony components was frequently thicker 1 to 3 years after the operation. The most pronounced thickening was observed in the mandibular fossa, whereas a thinner cover was found on the condyle and the tubercle. Development of a thick soft-tissue cover on the articulating surfaces indicates that the temporomandibular joint has a capacity articulating surfaces indicates that the temporomandibular joint has a capacity for functional adaptation following diskectomy. This may be an essential factor for a favorable postoperative result.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014054:Tomography / Q000379:methods
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