Fig. 2From: Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease in the temporomandibular joint: diagnosis and treatmentIllustration of the surgical process. The lateral portion of the mass was initially removed. Next, the condylar process was removed by vertical ramus osteotomy of the condyle. The medial portion of the mass was accessed after removing the condylar process. After removal of the medial mass, the condylar segment was anatomically repositionedBack to article page