A fully visualized arthroscopic disc suturing technique

Recent Advances in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10–15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [ 72 , 73 ]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [ 74 ], important variations soon followed [ 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 ]. The technique documented in 1992 by McCain et al [ 80 ], involving 11 temporomandibular joints (8 patients), was subsequently modified by Yang et al in 2012 [ 81 ].…”

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10-15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [72,73]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [74], important variations soon followed [75][76][77][78][79] Finally, treatments commonly used for temporomandibular disorders, such as physical therapy or occlusal appliances, may be implemented for symptom relief [70,71]. If a patient responds to an occlusal appliance alone, for example, it is less likely that the underlying source of symptoms is inflammatory arthritis.…”

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10-15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [72,73]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [74], important variations soon followed [75][76][77][78][79] Yang and colleagues' main modifications to this suture discopexy technique is in the suturing technique and instruments used [81]. Most notably, a horizontal mattress pattern is used with two sutures and the sutures are tied such that the knots are beneath the cartilage of the external auditory canal (EAC).…”

Recent Advances in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10–15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [ 72 , 73 ]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [ 74 ], important variations soon followed [ 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 ]. The technique documented in 1992 by McCain et al [ 80 ], involving 11 temporomandibular joints (8 patients), was subsequently modified by Yang et al in 2012 [ 81 ].…”

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10-15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [72,73]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [74], important variations soon followed [75][76][77][78][79] Finally, treatments commonly used for temporomandibular disorders, such as physical therapy or occlusal appliances, may be implemented for symptom relief [70,71]. If a patient responds to an occlusal appliance alone, for example, it is less likely that the underlying source of symptoms is inflammatory arthritis.…”

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10-15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [72,73]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [74], important variations soon followed [75][76][77][78][79] Yang and colleagues' main modifications to this suture discopexy technique is in the suturing technique and instruments used [81]. Most notably, a horizontal mattress pattern is used with two sutures and the sutures are tied such that the knots are beneath the cartilage of the external auditory canal (EAC).…”

Arthroscopy & Arthrocentesis of the Tm Joint: in Relation of Pain & Functional Management: A Comparative Study

“…The evolution of arthroscopic techniques led to two different attitudes. Some authors describe a real surgical arthroscopic technique (Conway, 1992;McCain, 1992a;Tarro, 1994;Bellot et al, 1996) with anterior release and posterior cauterization, with or without sutures, while others perform only intraarticular lavage and lysis (Nitzan and Dolwick, 1990). [1] The results obtained by these two different methods seem to be similar.…”

Recent Advances in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10–15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [ 72 , 73 ]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [ 74 ], important variations soon followed [ 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 ]. The technique documented in 1992 by McCain et al [ 80 ], involving 11 temporomandibular joints (8 patients), was subsequently modified by Yang et al in 2012 [ 81 ].…”

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10-15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [72,73]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [74], important variations soon followed [75][76][77][78][79] Finally, treatments commonly used for temporomandibular disorders, such as physical therapy or occlusal appliances, may be implemented for symptom relief [70,71]. If a patient responds to an occlusal appliance alone, for example, it is less likely that the underlying source of symptoms is inflammatory arthritis.…”

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10-15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [72,73]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [74], important variations soon followed [75][76][77][78][79] Yang and colleagues' main modifications to this suture discopexy technique is in the suturing technique and instruments used [81]. Most notably, a horizontal mattress pattern is used with two sutures and the sutures are tied such that the knots are beneath the cartilage of the external auditory canal (EAC).…”

Arthroscopy & Arthrocentesis of the Tm Joint: in Relation of Pain & Functional Management: A Comparative Study

“…The evolution of arthroscopic techniques led to two different attitudes. Some authors describe a real surgical arthroscopic technique (Conway, 1992;McCain, 1992a;Tarro, 1994;Bellot et al, 1996) with anterior release and posterior cauterization, with or without sutures, while others perform only intraarticular lavage and lysis (Nitzan and Dolwick, 1990). [1] The results obtained by these two different methods seem to be similar.…”

Recent Advances in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10–15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [ 72 , 73 ]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [ 74 ], important variations soon followed [ 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 ]. The technique documented in 1992 by McCain et al [ 80 ], involving 11 temporomandibular joints (8 patients), was subsequently modified by Yang et al in 2012 [ 81 ].…”

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10-15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [72,73]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [74], important variations soon followed [75][76][77][78][79] Finally, treatments commonly used for temporomandibular disorders, such as physical therapy or occlusal appliances, may be implemented for symptom relief [70,71]. If a patient responds to an occlusal appliance alone, for example, it is less likely that the underlying source of symptoms is inflammatory arthritis.…”

“…One of the most notable developments in advanced TMJ arthroscopy in the last 10-15 years has been the development of discopexy for the repositioning and fixation of an anteriorly displaced TMJ disc [72,73]. First reported in English by Israel in 1989 [74], important variations soon followed [75][76][77][78][79] Yang and colleagues' main modifications to this suture discopexy technique is in the suturing technique and instruments used [81]. Most notably, a horizontal mattress pattern is used with two sutures and the sutures are tied such that the knots are beneath the cartilage of the external auditory canal (EAC).…”

Arthroscopy & Arthrocentesis of the Tm Joint: in Relation of Pain & Functional Management: A Comparative Study

“…The evolution of arthroscopic techniques led to two different attitudes. Some authors describe a real surgical arthroscopic technique (Conway, 1992;McCain, 1992a;Tarro, 1994;Bellot et al, 1996) with anterior release and posterior cauterization, with or without sutures, while others perform only intraarticular lavage and lysis (Nitzan and Dolwick, 1990). [1] The results obtained by these two different methods seem to be similar.…”