title: Distraction osteogenesis for the reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: Distraction osteogenesis is the technique of slow bone expansion across an osteotomy site. Most commonly used for orthopedic lengthening of the extremities, it is now being applied to the craniofacial skeleton, including treatment of facial asymmetries, micrognathias and mandibular discontinuity defects. The technique can also be applied for the reconstruction of a neo-condyle. Transport distraction osteogenesis may prove to be a treatment alternative for patients requiring condylar reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York York University Medical Center Institute for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New York City, USA.
authors.forename: S U
authors.initials: SU
authors.lastname: Stucki-McCormick
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Winick
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Winick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*