TMJ arthrocentesis. A conservative surgical alternative.
TMJ arthrocentesis entails placing two needles into the joint space for purposes of lysis and lavage via hydraulic distension. For arthropathy patients unresponsive to nonsurgical care, arthrocentesis is a simplified alternative to the most common arthroscopic surgical procedure. It is minimally invasive and may be performed in the office with comparable success and diminished morbidity.
Stein
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White Plains Hospital Center, USA.
D001182:Arthroscopy; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000295:instrumentation; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009339:Needles; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000628:therapy