Publication date: Available online 6 June 2017
Source: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): Dusan Hirjak, Branislav Galis, Michal Beno, VladimÃr Machon, Louis G. Mercuri, Andreas Neff
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this preliminary study was to evaluate intraarticular soft tissues of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) using intraoperative arthroscopy during open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of condylar head fractures (CHF).
Materials and methods
26 patients (29 joints) were diagnosed in period of 5 years (2011–2015) with CHF, 5 patients had concomitant mandibular fracture. Fractures were diagnosed on basis of conventional orthopantomogram (OPG) and computed tomography (CT).
Results
Intraoperative arthroscopy revealed hyperemia and hypervascularity in all 29 joints, anterior disc dislocation in 26 joints, cartilage erosion in 21 joints and hemorrhagic clots were present in 10 joints. Major hemarthrosis or tear of the posterior band, as often described in MRI, could not be shown in our patients. Data from the study further the understanding of intraarticular pathology of the TMJ after acute trauma in a group with CHF.
Conclusion
Intraoperative arthroscopy is useful for direct evaluation and accurate diagnosis of the extent of soft tissue damage to TMJ in CHF. Larger and more long-term studies including comparison to MRI findings should be helpful to refine the treatment and postoperative management of patients after CHF.
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