title: [Peculiarities of the use of surgical preauricular approach to TMJ in cases of traumas].
abstract: Preauricular approach to the temporomandibular joint is the ideal approach in patients with high mandibular condyle fractures and for most arthroplastic procedures. The article presents indications and our modifications of this surgical procedures. Clinical example of surgical treatment of the perforation of the meniscus by preauricular approach is also presented in the article.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Khatskevich
authors.forename: I G
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: Trofimov
mesh_terms: D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome