The milestone procedure was completed at West River Surgical Center in Guilford, Conn., according to a March 20 news release shared with Becker’s.
TMJ replacements are commonly done in hospitals for patients with significant jaw issues. Dr. Steinbacher’s case marks a shift in the approach to TMJ surgeries.
“The pendulum is swinging to a more boutique, private, personalized, patient-centric site of care,” Dr. Steinbacher said in the release. “We are seeing fewer complications, improved outcomes, and increased accessibility to specialized procedures in the ASC setting.”
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