title: Minimally Invasive Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis and Fibrosis of Temporalis Muscle.
abstract: A case of severe mandibular hypomobility due to fibrosis of the left temporalis tendon, combined with ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint, is presented. This case emphasizes the importance of reconstructing the historical timeline to establish a correct diagnosis, ultimately leading to appropriate treatment. The use of minimally invasive surgical techniques and the importance of postoperative rehabilitation are emphasized.
authors.forename: Jungsuk
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: James Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Michael T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Wotman
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Behrman
authors.forename: Howard
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Israel
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013585:Synovitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D001623:Betamethasone