Complications of TMJ surgery

David Hoffman; Leann Puig

doi:10.1016/j.coms.2014.09.008

Complications of TMJ surgery

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2015 Feb;27(1):109-24. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2014.09.008.

Authors

David Hoffman¹, Leann Puig²

Affiliations

¹ Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, 256-C Mason Avenue, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10305, USA. Electronic address: swordfish1@me.com.
² Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, 451 Clarkson Ave, NY 11203, USA.

PMID: 25483447
DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2014.09.008

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.

Keywords: Maxillary artery bleeds; TMJ nerve damage; TMJ surgery; TMJ surgical complications; TMJ surgical infections.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthroplasty, Replacement
Arthroscopy
Humans
Joint Dislocations / surgery
Orthognathic Surgical Procedures*
Postoperative Complications*
Temporomandibular Joint / surgery*
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / surgery*