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Fig. 3 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 3

From: Modified minimally invasive surgery in reconstructing the temporomandibular joint disk by transplantation of the temporalis myofascial flap

Fig. 3

Exposure of the joint and donor region was ready for preparation and transference of the temporalis myofascial flap. A Pedicled temporalis myofascial flap reflected away from intramuscular fascia. B The flap passed through inferiorly deep surface of zygomatic arch, and was inserted into the joint cavity from the deep fasciculi of lateral ligament which was retained. C and D The interpositional flap covered the top of the condyle and sutured with joint capsule of bilaminar zone

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