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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1961;43:211-218.
© 1961 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

Operative Treatment for Recurrent Dislocation of the Temporomandibular Joint

Caroll M. Silver M.D.1 and Stanley D. Simon M.D.1

1 Providence, Rhode Island

Recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint is an infrequent but disabling condition.

Surgical treatment is the only therapy of practical value in a well established condition.

Of the multiple surgical procedures available, we believe that partial section of the insertion of the external pterygoid muscle with meniscectomy is a relatively simple, reliable procedure. This was proposed originally by Boman in 1949.

A case is presented with five years' follow-up. No recurrence has occurred up to the time of writing, and the clinical result is considered good.

The surgical technique and aftercare are described.


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