title: Illustrated surgical techniques for management of impingements of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: When clinically significant impingements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) exist, simple introduction of an arthroscope into the superior compartment can be difficult. Bone mass and volume of lateral fossa, lateral eminence, and tubercle impingements can be too large for micro-arthroscopic shaving rotors to manage efficiently. This paper presents examples of Types I-III impingements with pictorial modifications of open arthroplasty techniques for management.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1700 Abbey Place, Suite 102, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209, USA. bkirk22oms@yahoo.com
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Kirk
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D054850:Osteophyte / Q000601:surgery; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult