title: A review of techniques of lysis and lavage of the TMJ.
abstract: We systematically reviewed publications in the English language about techniques of lysis and lavage of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). We describe these techniques and describe their advantages and disadvantages.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ataturk University, Dentistry Faculty, Ataturk University Campus, Erzurum, Turkey. stozoglu@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Sinan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tozoglu
authors.forename: Fouad A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Al-Belasy
authors.forename: M Franklin
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Dolwick
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000601:surgery