To answer the next questions::What is the (long term) function of the TMJ in UCH patients after a condylectomy in comparison to a control group matched for age and gender?How do UCH patients score the function of the TMJ after a condylectomy?
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Brief title
Condition
- Bone and joint therapeutic procedures
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Research involving
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
What is the function of the masticatory system after a high (partial)
condylectomy in patients with a unilateral condylar hyperactivity? This will be
investigated by manual assessment of the function of the TMJ.
Secondary outcome
Subjective evaluation of TMJ function will be assessed by means of a
questionaire
Background summary
Unilateral Condylar Hyperactivity (UCH) is characterized by an asymmetrical
development of the lower jaw based on unilateral growth of the mandibular
condyle. If clinical progression of the asymmetry is based on a hyperactive
condylar growth center, a high partial condylectomy can be performed to
eliminate the growth site. Many surgeons are hesitant when it comes to
performing a condylectomy because of the assumed high morbidity and disfunction
of the temporomandibular joint. These assumtions are not evidence based and our
experience with a relatively large patientgroup is that the morbidity is low,
without any major setback in function. We would like to evaluate our
postoperative patientgroup by means of manual function tests as well as a
questionaire.
Study objective
To answer the next questions::
What is the (long term) function of the TMJ in UCH patients after a
condylectomy in comparison to a control group matched for age and gender?
How do UCH patients score the function of the TMJ after a condylectomy?
Study design
Observational research, retrospective, patient-control study
Study burden and risks
The burden is minimal and consists of manual assessment of the TMJ function (30
minutes) and filling out a questionaire (30 minutes).
De Boelelaan 1117
1081 HV Amsterdam
Nederland
De Boelelaan 1117
1081 HV Amsterdam
Nederland
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Patients: those who underwent a high partial condylectomy because of a unilateral condylar hyperactivity
Controlgroup: Matched for age and gender
Exclusion criteria
Patients: UCH patients that are not treated surgically
Controlgroup: known temporomandibulair joint disorders
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL21144.029.07 |