title: [MR imaging of the temporomandibular joints].
abstract: Disorders of the TMJ are best evaluated with MR. Anatomy and morphology of the meniscus are key features of the imaging evaluation conducted using coronal and sagittal views with open and closed mouth. There is no direct correlation between symptoms and MR imaging findings. Anterior or lateral meniscal displacement, permanent or reversible, are described. Arthroscopy or arthrography may help in diagnosis of meniscal adhesion or perforation. HRCT is an adjunct to study degenerative bone changes.
authors.affiliation: CIMI, 75013 Paris, France. christian.pharaboz@wanadoo.fr
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pharaboz
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Carpentier
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D012016:Reference Values; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*