Clinical Case Studies

High-Volume, High-Complexity Clinical Evidence from One of the World's Largest TMJ Centres

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital ranks among the world's leading institutions for temporomandibular joint surgery, offering unparalleled diversity and complexity of clinical scenarios. This extensive caseload forms the foundation of the Centre's training programme, providing trainees with first-hand exposure to advanced surgical strategies and evidence-based decision-making.

Representative Case Categories

• Endoscopic disc reduction — MRI-guided assessment and functional recovery

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• Arthroscopic surgery — adhesion lysis, synovectomy, disc manipulation, and minimally invasive interventional therapy

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• Craniofacial deformities and TMJ integration — integrated orthognathic and TMJ management using digital planning

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• Condylar trauma and ankylosis — complex reconstruction pathways with long-term functional outcomes

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• Custom total joint replacement (TJR) — digital planning and patient-specific prosthesis reconstruction

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Educational Impact

This extensive case library is fully integrated into the curriculum through VSP workshops, case-board discussions, intraoperative observation, and dedicated simulation training. Trainees deepen their understanding of temporomandibular joint pathophysiology, refine their surgical reasoning, and gain exposure to a diversity of treatment approaches rarely encountered within a single institution — accelerating the development of advanced TMJ surgical competencies.