Modification to Yang's Arthroscopic Discopexy Technique for Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement: A Technical Note.

Disc displacement is a common disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that often results in progressive joint dysfunction, including clicking, arthralgia, functional limitations, osteoarthritis, and even condylar resorption. Several arthroscopic techniques have been proposed to treat anterior disc displacement. Yang's arthroscopic disc repositioning and suturing technique, described in 2012, consist in a pair of sutures inserted through the junction of the disc and the retrodiscal tissue and tied underneath the cartilage of the external auditory canal. This technique is reported to be the most stable over time, but it has 2 main disadvantages, 1) it is one of the most challenging to perform, requiring a skill TMJ arthroscopic surgeon and 2) it needs a customized suture equipment. We designed a modification to Yang's technique using a common, cheap, available and disposable suture set.

Management of Severe Midface Retrusion With Distraction Osteogenesis in Patients With Cleft Lip and Alveolus.

A cleft lip, palate, and alveolus is one of the most common birth defects. Depending on the type of cleft, multiple surgeries may be required throughout the growth stage. Traditionally, an orthodontic-surgical approach has been adopted to treat maxillary retrusion. Osteodistraction it is the surgical choice in patients with severe midface retrusion that require maxillary advancement. Our objective is to present our experience using this orthodontic and surgical approach.

Mandibular Reconstruction for Pediatric Patients.

: Mandibular reconstruction in pediatric patients is controversial. The scant pediatric experience and the infrequent occurrence of this type of pathology in children complicate therapeutic decisions. The literature contains different treatment protocols and describes the bone graft alternatives to be used. MATERIALS AND METHOD: This is a retrospective review of patients under the age of 15 who were subjected to resection and reconstruction. RESULTS: A total of 18 patients were included in the study: 8 women and 10 men. The age on the date of diagnosis ranged from 2 years to 13 years and the average was 7 years. Five patients underwent resective surgery for a malign pathology, 7 for a benign pathology, 4 for aggressive lesions of odontogenic origin, and 1for the effects of a fracture that was complicated by osteomyelitis. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, treating pediatric patients with tumor pathology requires an experience pediatric team to get good outcomes. Surgeons must consider that pediatric patients are in constant growth and development but that must not be an issue in resection and reconstruction decisions. Literature review shows that, as in adults, free flaps seem to be the criterion standard for big resections in mandibles defects, and are safe to use in pediatric patients.

Remodeling of Costochondral Graft After Mandibular Reconstruction.

Mandibular tumors are rare in children. Most mandibular tumors in children are benign and locally aggressive, and some might require resection to prevent recurrence. Mandibular reconstruction after tumor resection in children has been less documented in published studies than mandibular reconstruction in adults. In children, age, the growth potential of the mandible, and the donor site are important factors that must be considered. The costochondral graft is an option for reconstruction of the resected portion of the mandible in children, especially when the resection involves the condyle, owing to its biologic and anatomic similarity to the temporomandibular joint and its regenerative and growth potential. The objective of the present case report is to present the unusual remodeling of a nonvascularized costochondral graft after mandibular resection in a pediatric patient.

Relación entre actividad física y calidad de vida en adolescentes durante la pandemia por la COVID-19

RESUMEN Introducción: La pandemia por la COVID-19 ha generado distanciamiento social, lo cual provoca disminución de la práctica de actividad física y menor calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Objetivo: Relacionar el nivel de actividad física con la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, en adolescentes, durante el confinamiento por la COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio transversal que evaluó 184 estudiantes (61,4 % mujeres) con una edad media de 13,97 + 1,69 años, residentes en la región del Maule, Chile. Se emplearon dos encuestas de autoaplicación, la versión corta del Cuestionario Internacional de Actividad Física y la versión validada en población chilena, del KIDDO-KINDL. Resultados: Se presentó correlación directa y significativa entre el tiempo total de actividad física leve con la autoestima (p= 0,043) y, entre el tiempo total sentado con el bienestar emocional (p= 0,025), autoestima (p= 0,014), escuela (p= 0,031) y puntaje total de calidad de vida (p= 0,006) para el total de la muestra. Solo las mujeres presentaron correlación (p< 0,05) entre el tiempo total sentado con la familia, escuela y puntaje total de calidad de vida. Además, se encontraron diferencias significativas (p< 0,05) en el tiempo total de actividad física moderada, escuela y puntaje total de calidad de vida a favor de los hombres. Conclusión: Existe relación entre el tiempo total de actividad física con la autoestima y, entre el tiempo total sentado con el bienestar emocional, autoestima, escuela y puntaje total de calidad de vida en adolescentes durante el confinamiento por la COVID-19.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has generated social distancing, causing a decrease in the practice of physical activity and a lower health-related quality of life. Objective: To relate the level of physical activity with health-related quality of life in youth, during COVID-19 lockdown. Methods: Cross-sectional study that evaluated 184 students (61,4 % female) with a mean age of 13,97 + 1,69 years, residing in the Maule region, Chile. Two self-application surveys were applied, with the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the valid version in the Chilean population of the KIDDO-KINDL. Results: There was a direct and significant correlation between the total time of mild physical activity with self-esteem (p= 0,043) and, between the total sitting time with emotional well-being (p= 0,025), self-esteem (p= 0,014), school (p= 0,031), and total quality of life score (p= 0,006) for the total sample. Only females showed a correlation (p< 0,05) between total time sitting with family, school, and total quality of life score. In addition, significant differences (p< 0,05) were found in the total time of moderate physical activity, school, and total quality of life score in favor of males. Conclusion: There is a relationship between the total time of physical activity with self-esteem and between the total sitting time with emotional well-being, self-esteem, school, and total quality of life score in youth during COVID-19 lockdown.