The need for synovectomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arises when a patient has severe synovial inflammation—often from rheumatoid arthritis or chronic synovitis—causing pain, swelling, or restricted motion, requiring surgical removal of the synovial lining under anesthesia with assistance in a hospital, excluding other grouped TMJ procedures. This is indicated for significant synovial pathology, critical where joint health affects maxillofacial function.
Reasons include:
For instance, a patient with rheumatoid TMJ pain might need this to reduce inflammation, with assistance for precision. In aged care, an elderly patient could benefit for comfort, given frailty. By removing the synovium, this service relieves pain, enhances mobility, and prevents damage, making it a key maxillofacial procedure.
Reduces TMJ inflammation, relieves pain, and restores function.
Recovery of 4-6 weeks with swelling and therapy; hospital stay required.
