Discectomy of the temporomandibular joint: an experimental study in monkeys.
Postoperative changes have been observed in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) after discectomies. Animal models have often shown that interventions in the TMJ may heal uneventfully. Discectomies were performed on 14 Macaca fascicularis and macroscopic and microscopic examination performed after sacrifice of the animals. Two of the animals did not show any apparent macroscopic or microscopic changes. The remaining 12 joints showed minor to major changes. The most serious changes were seen in three joints with fibrous ankylosis and five joints showed marked destruction of the articular cartilage.
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Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Norway.
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D000818:Animals; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D005096:Exostoses / Q000209:etiology; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008252:Macaca fascicularis; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014945:Wound Healing