Temporalis Muscle Repair
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Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Orbital Floor Defect Reconstruction
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This protocol presents a novel coronoid-temporalis pedicled flap (CTPF) technique for reconstructing small-to-medium orbital floor defects. CTPF avoids microvascular risks while maintaining biomechanical stability. Clinical cases demonstrate effective structural restoration, reduced complications, and preserved facial symmetry, offering a viable alternative to traditional grafts or alloplastic materials.
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Muscle Grafting as a Surgical Strategy for Restoring Blood Flow to the Mouse Brain After Stroke
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Source: Paro, M. R., et.al. A Model for Encephalomyosynangiosis Treatment after Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion-Induced Stroke in Mice. J. Vis. Exp. (2022).This video demonstrates a surgical procedure to graft a vascularized muscle onto the brain surface following transient middle cerebral artery occlusion. The graft promotes new blood vessel formation in the ischemic region, enhancing oxygen and nutrient supply. Over time, the integrated muscle supports neuronal survival and aids in...
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Applications of In Vivo Functional Testing of the Rat Tibialis Anterior for Evaluating Tissue Engineered Skeletal Muscle Repair
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We describe an in vivo protocol to measure dorsiflexion of the foot following stimulation of the peroneal nerve and contraction of the anterior crural compartment of the rat hindlimb. Such measurements are an indispensable translational tool for evaluating skeletal muscle pathology and tissue engineering approaches to muscle repair and regeneration.
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Overview of DNA Repair
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2020
In order to be passed through generations, genomic DNA must be undamaged and error-free. However, every day, DNA in a cell undergoes several thousand to a million damaging events by natural causes and external factors. Ionizing radiation such as UV rays, free radicals produced during cellular respiration, and hydrolytic damage from metabolic reactions can alter the structure of DNA. Damages caused include single-base alteration, base dimerization, chain breaks, and cross-linkage. Chemically...
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Base Excision Repair
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2020
One of the common DNA damages is the chemical alteration of single bases by alkylation, oxidation, or deamination. The altered bases cause mispairing and strand breakage during replication. This type of damage causes minimal change to the DNA double helix structure and can be repaired by the base excision repair (BER) pathways. BER corrects damaged DNA sequences by removing the damaged base and restoring the original base sequence using the complementary strand as a template. The first step of...
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Successful repair depends on restoring both the muscle and the overlying fascial layers to their anatomical attachments. These tissues are not treated as a single undifferentiated structure: their alignment helps re-establish the temporalis’ relationship to the temporal region. That anatomic restoration supports later chewing and helps preserve the normal contour of the face.
Layered suturing helps distribute repair across the separated tissues rather than relying on one closure line. Applying appropriate tension is important because the goal is secure reattachment without disrupting the intended anatomical position. This balance gives the repaired region a better structural basis for functional recovery and may reduce visible temporal depression during healing.
Postoperative temporal hollowing reflects loss or inadequate restoration of the muscle’s bulk and position in the temporal region. Repair is therefore relevant beyond wound closure: maintaining the muscle and fascial arrangement can help limit atrophy, support chewing comfort, and preserve facial appearance. These outcomes explain why anatomic accuracy matters in reconstructive planning.
It is particularly relevant when the temporal region has been disrupted by craniotomy, trauma, or another operation involving the area. In each setting, separation from normal attachments can affect both function and contour. Considering repair during reconstruction helps clinicians address the consequences of the original procedure rather than treating the overlying closure alone.
At a high level, the repair restores the separated muscle and fascial layers to their anatomical attachments, then secures them with layered sutures at appropriate tension. The essential sequence is alignment followed by fixation of the relevant tissue planes. This approach is intended to re-establish continuity while supporting chewing function and reducing temporal hollowing during recovery.
Understanding temporalis anatomy is useful because the muscle serves both a functional and reconstructive role. Surgical planning must account for its contribution to mastication and facial contour, not solely the immediate operative field. This perspective connects technical repair with longer-term outcomes, including comfort, chewing, appearance, and avoidance of postoperative atrophy.