Meniscectomy for damaged disks of the temporomandibular joint

Internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint are now known to be a common cause of pain in the joint area. Several specific surgical treatments for this disorder are advocated, but none is yet well established. Meniscectomy has been one of the more commonly done procedures. While published results of meniscectomy are encouraging, there are few details upon which to base opinions. In this study, meniscectomy was performed in 40 joints with seriously deformed disks. A detailed analysis of the results lends further support to the effectiveness of this form of treatment.