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  • Title: Discectomy of the temporomandibular joint: an experimental study in monkeys.
    Author: Bjørnland T, Haanaes HR.
    Journal: J Craniomaxillofac Surg; 1999 Apr; 27(2):113-6. PubMed ID: 10342149.
    Abstract:
    Postoperative changes have been observed in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) after discectomies. Animal models have often shown that interventions in the TMJ may heal uneventfully. Discectomies were performed on 14 Macaca fascicularis and macroscopic and microscopic examination performed after sacrifice of the animals. Two of the animals did not show any apparent macroscopic or microscopic changes. The remaining 12 joints showed minor to major changes. The most serious changes were seen in three joints with fibrous ankylosis and five joints showed marked destruction of the articular cartilage.
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