The use of autologous auricular cartilage for temporomandibular joint disc replacement: A preliminary report

The technique of harvesting auricular cartilage and its use in 22 patients (35 joints) is described. Follow-up was from 3 to 24 months. Pain relief was achieved in 90% of the cases. Function was equal or better to the preoperative situation in all cases.

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Published inJournal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 48; no. 4; pp. 348 - 353
Main Authors Matukas, Victor J., Lachner, Joachim
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.04.1990
Subjects
Adult
Cartilage - transplantation
Cartilage, Articular - surgery
Dentistry
Ear - surgery
Humans
Middle Aged
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - surgery
Transplantation - methods
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Summary:The technique of harvesting auricular cartilage and its use in 22 patients (35 joints) is described. Follow-up was from 3 to 24 months. Pain relief was achieved in 90% of the cases. Function was equal or better to the preoperative situation in all cases.
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ISSN:0278-2391
1531-5053
DOI:10.1016/0278-2391(90)90429-6