Trismus in Face Transplantation Following Ballistic Trauma
Krezdorn N, Alhefzi M, Perry B, Aycart M, Tasigiorgos S, Bueno E, Green J, Pribaz J, Pomahac B, Caterson E. Trismus in Face Transplantation Following Ballistic Trauma. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2018, 29: 843-847. PMID: 29381613, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFace transplant recipientsTemporomandibular jointFace transplantationTransplant recipientsFunctional outcomeBallistic traumaMouth openingImpaired mouth openingOral food intakeImmediate postoperative periodBallistic injuriesRange of motionPartial face transplantationCovert injuriesIntraoperative releasePersistent trismusTotal condylectomyYear posttransplantPostoperative periodPostoperative planningPostoperative treatmentPrimary injuryIntraoperative evaluationSevere scarringMedical records