Discopexy using resorbable pins in temporomandibular joint arthroscopy: Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging medium-term results

Abstract Purpose To describe the use of resorbable pins for disc fixation in a series of patients and their medium-term outcomes. Materials and methods A study was conducted in 26 patients who underwent operative arthroscopic surgery and discopexy using resorbable pins. All patients were refractory...

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Published in:Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery 2016-04, Vol.44 (4), p.479-486
Main Authors: Martín-Granizo, Rafael, Millón-Cruz, Alejandrina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthroscopy - instrumentation
Arthroscopy - methods
Dentistry
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Minimal invasive surgery
Resorbable pins
Surgery
Temporomandibular Joint - surgery
Temporomandibular Joint Disc
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
TMJ arthroscopy
TMJ discopexy
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Summary:Abstract Purpose To describe the use of resorbable pins for disc fixation in a series of patients and their medium-term outcomes. Materials and methods A study was conducted in 26 patients who underwent operative arthroscopic surgery and discopexy using resorbable pins. All patients were refractory to conservative treatment and presented, in at least one joint, anterior disc displacement without reduction on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Pre- and postoperative evaluation parameters were disc position on MRI, maximal interincisal opening, lateral movements, joint pain, and articular locking and clicking. Results The technique was performed in 34 joints, and 47 pins were inserted. Mouth opening increased significantly, from a mean of 31.24 mm preoperatively to 39.57 mm 1 year postoperatively ( p  
ISSN:1010-5182
1878-4119
DOI:10.1016/j.jcms.2016.01.007