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Dr. Hakim... Leading the Charge in Modern TMJ Arthroscopic and TMJ Surgery
Arthroscopy, Open Joint Surgery, and Other TMJ Myths with Dr. Moe Hakim
Topics covered in this episode:
- Whether open joint surgery still has a place in contemporary TMJ practice
- Arthrocentesis vs. arthroscopy: are they equivalent, and when does it matter
- Level 3 arthroscopy and discopexy: indications, outcomes, and why Dr. Hakim does it less than he used to
- PRF for painful clicks and crepitus: how he uses it and what his outcomes look like
- The disc displacement obsession and why disc position may matter less than we think
- Acute vs. chronic closed lock and how the duration changes the surgical approach
- The role of orofacial pain specialists in the TMJ care pathway
- Regional and institutional variation in how TMJ surgery is perceived and practiced
- Why "surgery is a last resort" framing is worth examining.
Dr. Hakim is an educator and leader in the field of TMJ and reconstructive jaw surgery. In addition to his surgical acumen, Dr. Hakim is conscientious and easy to talk to. I give Dr. Hakim my highest recommendation and would choose his practice first for my family.
- Jason D., Google
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- Omar K., Google
Dr. Hakim is not only highly skilled in diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders, but he also has an extraordinary ability to connect with his patients on a personal level. His ability to communicate complex information in an understandable way was incredibly reassuring. Thank you (Simona B. in Italy)
- Simona B., Google
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