Pre-arthroplastic mandibular distraction osteogenesis for the correction of OSA in TMJ ankylosis: a prospective observational study of 25 cases.

Pre-arthroplastic mandibular DO has proved to be a successful modality for treatment of OSA in TMJ ankylosis patients with stable results at 12 months. By resolving the narrow airway and OSA, compliance towards physiotherapy was improved thus reducing the risk of re-ankylosis in the long term.