1988
DOI: 10.1016/0266-4356(88)90049-6
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A 30-year follow-up study of temporomandibular joint meniscectomies: A report on five patients

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“…The lack of a thorough understanding of TMJ pathophysiology coupled to the scarce radiological resources available at the time frequently led to patients with orofacial pain being submitted to uni-or bilateral meniscectomy. Particularly, the reports by Eriksson and Westesson and Tolvanen et al, among others, pointed out good clinical and radiological results (6)(7)(8). A few other specific indications for meniscectomy also existed, including the failure of surgical procedures such as condylectomies and arthroscopies (1,2).…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…The lack of a thorough understanding of TMJ pathophysiology coupled to the scarce radiological resources available at the time frequently led to patients with orofacial pain being submitted to uni-or bilateral meniscectomy. Particularly, the reports by Eriksson and Westesson and Tolvanen et al, among others, pointed out good clinical and radiological results (6)(7)(8). A few other specific indications for meniscectomy also existed, including the failure of surgical procedures such as condylectomies and arthroscopies (1,2).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Only a few groups still defended meniscectomy, arguing that widespread criticism about this surgical option was premature and based on poorly-designed, non-randomized or retrospective clinical studies. Particularly, the reports by Eriksson and Westesson and Tolvanen et al, among others, pointed out good clinical and radiological results (6)(7)(8). Even though no prospective, randomized clinical trials have ever been conducted regarding meniscectomy and other surgical procedures, it is widely accepted today that this procedure should be abandoned or indicated only in exceptional cases.…”
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“…One procedure which has become the mainstay in the treatment of severe TMJ internal derangement is the discectomy, 23–25 or complete removal of the disc. Discectomy is one of the few TMJ surgical procedures which have >20 year follow‐up data to show the long‐term effectiveness 26–30 . While TMJ discectomy has worked well, the problems encountered are mainly centred on the remodelling effects on the condyle which radiologically appears as osteoarthrosis 31–33 .…”
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“…Among the conservative treatments are: physiotherapy, different kinds of splints, and drugs [2]. Open operation involves plication of the disc, menisectomy with or without replacement, and condylotomy [2Á7, 9,10].…”
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confidence: 99%