Table 3 Post-Skeletofacial Surgery Related Signs and Symptoms (n = 31).

From: The outcome of skeletofacial reconstruction with mandibular rotation for management of asymmetric skeletal class III deformity: A three-dimensional computer-assisted investigation

Parameters

Post-Skeletofacial Surgery

1 month

3 months

6 months

≥12 months

Complications n (%)

Infection

1 (3)

—

—

—

Bleeding

1 (3)

—

—

—

Hypersensitivity

—

—

—

2 (6)

Numbness

17 (55)

12 (39)

7 (23)

1 (3)

TMJ features n (%)

Clicking sound

—

—

—

—

Pain or tenderness*

1 (3)

1 (3)

1 (3)

—

Mouth opening < 4 cm

27 (87)

10 (33)

3 (9)

—

Headache

1 (3)

—

—

—

Tinnitus

—

—

—

—

  1. n, number of patients; TMJ, temporomandibular joint; *, in the TMJ area.
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