Tmj Arthroscopy

Pathology -- Multi-Disciplinary Management.

This second edition of the Atlas of Temporomandibular JointSurgery is a major revision of Dr. Quinn’s classic work,taking into account new procedures, equipment, and evidence-basedfindings from the latest research in TMJ treatment. Assuming that readers are familiar with non-surgical therapies tocorrect temporomandibular pain and disorders, Drs. Quinn andGranquist focus on the surgical remedies for disorders that arebeyond conservative treatment. This concise, how-to surgical atlasguides both the novice and experienced surgeon through theintra-articular and extra-articular procedures that have provenefficacious in the treatment of advanced craniomandibulardysfunction. Chapters take readers through decision making for TMJsurgery, diagnostic imaging methods, surgical approaches, surgeryfor internal derangements, trauma, osseous surgical procedures,total joint replacement, and pathologies.

OROFACIAL PAIN AND HEADACHE is a timely, comprehensive and instructive addition to the pain literature; in particular the important and truly multidisciplinary area of orofacial pain. Based on their extensive clinical experience and a thorough understanding of pain mechanisms specific to the trigeminal system, the editors, Yair Sharav and Rafael Benoliel, have integrated knowledge from the areas of headache and orofacial pain and have succinctly explained common mechanisms involved in the two phenomena, with important implications for pain diagnosis and management. Internationally renowned editors and contributor teamIntegrated approach to the diagnosis and treatment of oral and facial pain syndromes as well as common primary headaches A thorough review of the four majorclinical entities of orofacial pain: acute dental, neurovascular, musculoskeletal and neuropathicComprehensive coverage of the pharmacotherapy of acute and chronic painChapters on the psychological, neurosurgical and otolaryngological aspects of orofacial painAn in depth discussion of facial pain and headaches secondary to medical co-morbiditiesExploration of complementary and alternative methods of pain control including acupuncture, food additives and hypnosis

Written by top authorities in the field, this book provides complete coverage of the field of arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint.