Abstract
Surgical navigation is a technique that has evolved greatly in recent years. It allows
surgeons to navigate through the surgical field in real time, and helps to locate
anatomical structures or lesions and to place devices in complex anatomical regions
with relatively high accuracy. In this article, we describe the application of surgical
navigation in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy using an optical surgical
navigator for a more precise diagnosis and to accurately place instruments in the
desired position, especially in lateral pterygoid myotomy. We believe this technique
will extend our understanding of the TMJ anatomy and will improve functional results
in TMJ arthroscopy.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: March 17, 2022
Accepted:
March 15,
2022
Received in revised form:
March 7,
2022
Received:
January 7,
2022
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© 2022 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
