Modified Condylotomy - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

azwildcats70 · 01-17-2009, 05:55 AM

I can't seem to find any specifics about this surgery. Does anyone have any links or good resources? I'm looking for something that has information on pre-op, details on the procedure and post-op.

luvtocamp · 01-17-2009, 06:15 AM

I found it my putting Modified Condlylotomy into a search engine.

azwildcats70 · 01-17-2009, 06:20 AM

really? I do a search and an advanced search and all I get are case studies and a load of generic information. I can't seem to find anything with details of the procedure... details of post-op instructions/care.

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Originally Posted by luvtocamp

I found it my putting Modified Condlylotomy into a search engine.

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StillHope · 01-17-2009, 10:05 AM

Sorry, I get in. Just would hate the idea of someone having a surgery unnecessarily which is way too common!

I checked the MC and here is what is does: "...the region containing the mandibular condyle can be shifted downward and forward."
This really sounds like giving more room in the joint which is achieved generally by an appliance. Any TMJ surgery (even according to dentist's sites) should be reserved for the very last option.
What's your tmj situation?

luvtocamp · 01-17-2009, 10:42 AM

You know I have thought alot about you and of couse am not aware of your case either, like do you grind at night and are you in need of dental repair, are you missing teeth, molars etc.

Stillhope is right, a splint can move the jaw down and forward which like she said is what the sx. is suppose to do.

I have also read on one site that a persons jaw is wired shut for a period of weeks after surgery of this type.

I am very surprised the os didn't explain in detail to you the surgery itself , the post operative instructions, the short and long term outcomes etc, will you need dental work afterwards, and have to wear a splint.

maybe put in TMJ modified condlylotomy into some search engines.

I know hes a well known os, but before anyone undergoes sx. for anything they should get a second opinion.

Are you married and what is your support system-family.