title: Use of Hylan G-F 20 for viscosupplementation of the temporomandibular joint for the management of osteoarthritis: a case report.
abstract: Viscosupplementation is a relatively new treatment concept for restoring the normal rheologic properties of the osteoarthritic joint. It is most often used for the knee. This case report describes results that were achieved using viscosupplementation following conservative therapy for a patient with osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint. Further study in the use of these treatments is recommended.
authors.affiliation: State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Yustin
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kryshtalskyj
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Galea
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008153:Lubrication; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013582:Synovial Fluid / Q000737:chemistry / Q000187:drug effects*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: C049816:hylan; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid