Meniscectomy for internal derangement of temporomandibular joint

Meniscectomy has a definite place in the treatment of dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint. This has been shown by the complete relief of chronic symptoms and return of normal function of the mandible in fifteen cases. The diagnosis is based entirely on signs and symptoms and operation is contraindicated in the acute cases with exception of acute dislocation and rupture of the meniscus.