Efficacy of temporomandibular joint arthroscopy: a retrospective study

One hundred fifty temporomandibular joints (TMJs) in 109 patients underwent arthroscopic surgery with lysis, lavage, and debridement. The patients were evaluated for preoperative and postoperative interincisal opening, lateral and protrusive excursions, and pain. There was general improvement in all categories, with a reduction of pain to a level that was manageable in 93% of the patients. Temporomandibular arthroscopic surgery is an effective procedure, improving TMJ hypomobility and reducing pain.