Temporomandibular joint arthroscopy.
The surgical technique for arthroscopic examination of the superior space of the temporomandibular joint and the morbidity encountered with the procedure in 50 cases are presented. Eighty-eight per cent of the examinations provided diagnostic information. There were no serious complications, and minor short-term complaints were encountered in only 12% of the examinations.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis