title: [Chondroprotectors in complex treatment of internal TMJ disorders].
abstract: The article presents a detailed analysis of the clinical studies on the use of chondroprotector (Alflutop) in patients with persistent displacement of the articular disk of the temporomandibular joint in order to prevent the development of secondary osteoarthrosis. The study showed that the inclusion in the therapy chondroprotective action agents allows achieving short-term positive outcomes in most cases, relief of inflammation and pain, as well as improving joint function and stabilization of the thickness of the articular cartilage that provides cushioning function.
authors.affiliation: Omsk State Medical University, Omsk, Russia.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Sulimov
authors.affiliation: Omsk State Medical University, Omsk, Russia.
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Fel'ker
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019902:Chondrocytes / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019610:Cytoprotection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult