Arthroplasty Surgery - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

Clencher · 09-06-2006, 08:14 PM

My surgery last Wednesday went well. A mitek achor was put into the bone and the disc was stitched down using the achor. I didn't have to have a muscle graft to replace the disc. My disc was in good shape, just no longer on the joint.
I have had minimal bruising and swelling. I did get a slight black eye, but it was more swollen and red - it never got "black & blue." I haven't had any pain meds since Sunday. I did keep ice on the area for the first 5-6 days and I stayed propped up when resting or at night. My doctor was surprised at how good my face looked.

So far so good! My stitches were taken out today. It wasn't a very big incission. I had 12 stitches. I was really getting tired of the liquids, so I was so glad to hear from the doctor today that I could have mashed up pastas or pretty much anything that I didn't have to chew.

I am sore and have some muscle spasams. Mostly discomfort now, not pain.

Just thought I'd update you guys. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers.

MaggieMay78 · 09-06-2006, 08:33 PM

I am glad your surgery went well, and I hope you continue to be pain-free!

Meg

navymid · 09-07-2006, 09:57 PM

that sounds great! you had almost the exact same surgery I did. The anchor is working very well for me, but unfortunately I am having problems with the right TMJ now... But, I really like the mitek anchor. I am still suprised at how big of difference it made. I had complications after my surgery and didn't wake up for a week after it, so in an odd way, it was furtunate that I did not have to experience all the bruising and swelling. I was amazed when I woke up at how much better my jaw felt-- pain free! Amazing!

I will pray that you continue to experience good results.

dschubert · 01-17-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Clencher

My surgery last Wednesday went well. A mitek achor was put into the bone and the disc was stitched down using the achor. I didn't have to have a muscle graft to replace the disc. My disc was in good shape, just no longer on the joint.
I have had minimal bruising and swelling. I did get a slight black eye, but it was more swollen and red - it never got "black & blue." I haven't had any pain meds since Sunday. I did keep ice on the area for the first 5-6 days and I stayed propped up when resting or at night. My doctor was surprised at how good my face looked.

So far so good! My stitches were taken out today. It wasn't a very big incission. I had 12 stitches. I was really getting tired of the liquids, so I was so glad to hear from the doctor today that I could have mashed up pastas or pretty much anything that I didn't have to chew.

I am sore and have some muscle spasams. Mostly discomfort now, not pain.

Just thought I'd update you guys. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers.

dschubert · 01-17-2009, 10:49 AM

I live in NC and saw a doctor in FL that said I need arthroplasty on both sides. Disk replacement. I am trying to locate other surgeons that do this procedure so I can get a 2nd, 3rd opinion etc. I've read so many things that I'm totally confused.