Identification of an anteriorly displaced meniscus in vitro by means of three-dimensional image reconstructions.
Computerized tomography has some limitations for diagnosis of internal derangements of the TMJ. The use of three-dimensional image reconstructions of CT data may enhance the diagnostic utility of CT. In a cadaver simulation, three-dimensional imaging was able to demonstrate the location of a displaced meniscus which was not obvious in two-dimensional sections. Location of the meniscus was aided by the use of a "transparency mode" in displaying the data.
D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*