title: Complications of TMJ surgery.
abstract: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery can be divided into 3 types of surgery: Arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and total joint replacement. The complications associated with these procedures increase with complexity. They all include injury to adjacent structures, infections, and bleeding problems.
authors.affiliation: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, 256-C Mason Avenue, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10305, USA. Electronic address: swordfish1@me.com.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hoffman
authors.affiliation: Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, 451 Clarkson Ave, NY 11203, USA.
authors.forename: Leann
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Puig
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Maxillary artery bleeds; TMJ nerve damage; TMJ surgery; TMJ surgical complications; TMJ surgical infections