The Use Of Vascularized Myo-Osseous Fibula Free Flap To Reconstruct A Hemimandibular Defect With A Concomitant Skull Defect Arising From Stock Condylar Prosthesis Displacement Into The Middle Cranial Fossa

Functional reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a controversial topic among oral and maxillofacial surgeons; this controversy gets complicated further when you dive into the dilemma of the ideal reconstructive modality. TMJ defects might result from various etiologies like blunt or penetrating traumatic injuries, advanced degenerative joint disease, various pathological conditions, including benign and malignant conditions, that might arise from the TMJ or adjacent tissues. The reconstruction of the TMJ is vital due to its essential function in mastication, articulation, speech, facial esthetic and symmetry.

from #Head and Neck by Sfakianakis via simeraentaxei on Inoreader https://ift.tt/2PAlt0t