A truly endaural approach to the temporo-mandibular joint.
This paper presents 12 cases of temporo-mandibular joint arthroplasty done through an endaural incision which lies strictly within the confines of the ear. No scar is seen in profile view. Adequate exposure of the joint is achieved and safe excision of the head and coronoid process is possible. There is no possibility of danger to the branches of the facial nerve. The post-operative results are satisfactory and are tabulated.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty; D004423:Ear / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery