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Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fig. 3 | Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Fig. 3

From: Assessment of functional improvement with temporalis myofascial flap after condylectomy in elderly patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction and an erosive condylar surface

Fig. 3

Clinical assessments of pain and mandibular function of patients postoperatively. The following were significantly improved at only 2 weeks after surgery: a visual analog (VAS) pain score, b maximal mouth opening (MMO), d ipsilateral lateral mandibular movement, e contralateral lateral mandibular movement, and f left lateral movement. The following were also clearly improved at 4 weeks after operation: c protrusive movement and g right lateral movement. **P < 0.01, as compared to preoperatively. preop, preoperative level; postop, postoperative level; 2W, 2 week; 4W, 4 weeks; ipsi, ipsilateral; contra, contralateral

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