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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 1995; 28(02): 051-056
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775707
Review Article

Vascularised Epiphysis and Hemi-Joint Transfer for Reconstruction of Temporomandibular Joint and Ramus-Condyle Unit in Cases of Hemifacial Microsomia

Authors

  • A K Gupta

    Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Bombay

  • A P Chitre

    Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Bombay

  • S Abhyankar

    Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Bombay
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Summary

Epiphysis and hemi-joint transfer for reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint and ramus-condyle unit, using the proximal epiphyseal plate and proximal one third of the diaphyseal shaft of the fibula has been successfully performed in cases of hemifacial macrosomia. A total of 6 cases belonging to the type II and III of skeletal type of hemifacial microsomia1 in the age group of 3 to 8 years have undergone this procedure. All patients have a good range of painless movement at the temporomandibular joint with a proportionate growth of 0.4 cms and 0.5 cms per year respectively at the neo ramus condyle unit and they have been illustrated.



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15 September 2023

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