The experience obtained utilizing arthroplasty as treatment for ankylosis gave excellent results for the recovery of the patient, who was able to recover the physiological movements of the joint and the facial symmetry. To obtain these results, a strict and close follow up during the postsurgical period was necessary.
La experiencia obtenida utilizando artroplastia como tratamiento de la anquilosis da excelentes resultados para la rehabilitación de pacientes anquilosados, recuperando la fisiología del movimiento de la articulación así como adecuada simetría facial, aunque para lograr resultados eficaces es necesario un control y vigilancia estricta en el postoperatorio a largo plazo.