[Establishment of an animal model of osteochondral defect by arthroscope in TMJ].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To create an animal model of osteochondral defect in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) by arthroscope to minimize the surgical injury.

METHODS:

Subchondral drilling on the anterior slope of condyle and posterior slope of eminence were performed on 12 rhesus monkeys (24 joints) by arthroscope.

RESULTS:

The osteochondral defect models of TMJ were successfully made on 12 monkeys (24 joints).

CONCLUSION:

There are fewer injuries and bias in the animal models of TMJ osteochondral defect by arthroscope than by open surgery.

• Authors: X D Wang, C Yang, W L Qiu, X Y Cai, Q Ha
• Journal: Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology (Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue) Vol. 10 Issue 3 Pg. 249-51 (Sep 2001) ISSN: 1006-7248 [Print] China
• PMID: 14994009 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)