Loose bodies in the temporomandibular joint. The advantages of arthroscopy.
J Craniomaxillofac Surg
; 23(4): 215-21, 1995 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Loose bodies are a rare cause of temporomandibular joint symptoms. Their main source is synovial chondromatosis. We report on clinical findings, diagnostic methods, treatment choices and outcome following the removal of loose bodies in 10 patients. Seven patients were evaluated and treated by means of arthroscopy, while in three patients open arthrotomy was performed. In five patients, no diagnostic imaging technique had demonstrated the presence of loose bodies prior to arthroscopy. In six patients, histology revealed synovial chondromatosis. In four patients, osteochondral fragments alone were found. Until now, the recommended treatment of choice for the removal of all loose bodies and of affected synovial tissue required open arthrotomy. We conclude that the advantages of arthroscopy consist in locating loose bodies that are not detectable radiologically and in reducing operative trauma.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastornos de la Articulación Temporomandibular
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Endoscopía
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Cuerpos Libres Articulares
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
J Craniomaxillofac Surg
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
1995
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Suiza