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Arthrotomography of the temporomandibular joint: new technique and preliminary observations.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  108975     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A technique for arthrography of the temporomandibular joint using multidirectional tomography is described that greatly simplifies interpretation. In 21 attempts, 20 successful arthrograms were obtained in patients complaining of pain, tenderness, and clicking and locking of the joint who had not responded to conservative therapy. Abnormalities demonstrated were perforation of the meniscus, anterior dislocation and subluxation of the meniscus; and redundancy of the bilaminar zone. In all 11 patients who underwent surgical meniscoplasty, disc abnormalities included thinning, perforation, flaccidity, and bilaminar redundancy. No permanent complications of the arthrographic procedure occurred, but temporary postprocedure discomfort was frequent. This preliminary experience with temporomandibular joint arthrotomography suggests this easily performed procedure offers reliable information about disc function and integrity that may assist in a selection of patients for meniscoplasty and other surgical treatment.
Authors:
R W Katzberg; M F Dolwick; D J Bales; C A Helms
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJR. American journal of roentgenology     Volume:  132     ISSN:  0361-803X     ISO Abbreviation:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Publication Date:  1979 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1979-07-28     Completed Date:  1979-07-28     Revised Date:  2008-02-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7708173     Medline TA:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  949-55     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Cartilage, Articular / injuries,  surgery
Contrast Media / adverse effects
Dislocations / radiography
Epinephrine / adverse effects
Female
Humans
Male
Temporomandibular Joint / anatomy & histology,  injuries,  radiography*
Tomography, X-Ray / adverse effects,  methods*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media; 51-43-4/Epinephrine

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