Perforations of the temporomandibular joint meniscus: arthrographic, surgical, and clinical findings.
Arthrographic examination of the temporomandibular joint for perforations of the meniscus was found to be a reliable diagnostic test in a retrospective review of 45 surgical cases. Clinically palpable crepitus was also found to be an accurate indicator of the existence of perforations in patients who could open beyond 26 mm. The combination of palpable crepitus and a positive arthrogram was found to be complementary in diagnosing perforations and was confirmed by surgical observations.
D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery