IATMJ BULLETIN: New Global Standard set for Arthroscopic TMJ Surgery
Shanghai | Sept 15, 2026 — The International Association of Temporomandibular Joint (IATMJ) and Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital have successfully wrapped up their inaugural 3-day training course (Sept 11–13) focused on standardizing arthroscopic TMJ disc repositioning and suturing.
💡 Quick Highlights
The Goal: Turn varied surgical techniques into a single, teachable, and safer global standard.
The Expert: Led by Prof. Chi Yang, featuring 6 core lectures and live surgical demonstrations.
Hands-on Training: 20 surgeons trained on realistic head models and VR simulators to master needle placement and tactile feedback ("breakthrough" feel).
Key Focus: Preventing common surgical errors, navigating complex soft-tissue anatomy, and mastering post-op bite alignment.
About IATMJ: A global network across 7 disciplines dedicated to improving care and setting consistent standards for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
🌐 Web: www.iatmj.org | ✉️ Contact: secretariat@iatmj.org
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