Temporomandibular joint capsule suspension for neocondyle stability in free fibular flap reconstruction of the mandibular condyle
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives: This study evaluates the efficacy of a new temporomandibular joint (TMJ) capsule suspension technique for stabilizing the TMJ after free fibular flap reconstruction of the mandibular condyle. Patients and Methods: Patients undergoing the TMJ capsule suspension technique during free fibular flap reconstruction after mandibulectomy with condylectomy (study group; n=9) were compared with a control group (n=9). Mandibular movement trajectory and surface electromyographic signals of bilateral masseters were recorded. The neocondyle-disc relationship was examined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 6 months after surgery. Results: =0.87, respectively). Conclusion: The proposed TMJ capsule suspension technique could improve postoperative TMJ structure and function after fibular free flap reconstruction following mandibulectomy with condylectomy.
Source: 대한구강악안면외과학회지
Authors: Shuang Bai, Yao Yu, Wen-Bo Zhang, Ya-Qing Mao, Yang Wang, Chi Mao, Dian-Can Wang, Xin Peng
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408041339