Temporomandibular ankylosis.
Temporomandibular ankylosis is commonly seen in children and young adults. Trauma in childhood is the commonest cause. Treatment of choice is by surgical intervention. Depending upon the local findings a gap arthroplasty or interposition arthroplasty is the procedure carried out. Early mobilisation is recommended.
D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*