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Costochondral reconstruction for TMJ ankylosis

Type
Procedure
Curriculum level
AS/OB/CAD/LAB/SIM - assist, observe, cadaver, lab or simulator (NMC)
Also called
gap arthroplasty, costochondral graft

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Where the curriculum asks for it

“Excise a bony block and perform Costochondral reconstruction of the mandible for Temporomandibular ankylosis” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 14)

“T.M Joint Reconstruction.” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 11)

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