title: Step cannulation system for both articular compartments of the TMJ. Technical note.
abstract: We have developed a step cannulation system consisting of a set of six obturators with increasing diameters for effective use of the arthroscope in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the temporomandibular joint.
authors: Second Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan.
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authors: Honda
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authors: Shimoda
mesh_terms: D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology