Temporomandibular joint: role of direct sagittal CT air-contrast arthrogram and MRI.
Direct sagittal CT air-contrast arthrography can provide useful diagnostic information in the evaluation of disorders of the temporomandibular joint. The technique for the performance of this examination is practical and efficient, using a specifically designed head-holder, which is described. This technique effectively complements the clinical and imaging work-up of jaw dysfunction.
Mafee
M F
MF
Department of Radiology, University of Illinois, Chicago.
Heffez
L
L
Campos
M
M
Backus
P
P
Kahen
H L
HL
Langer
B G
BG
Spigos
D G
DG
Sadighi
S
S
Kriz
R J
RJ
D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011029:Pneumoradiography; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed