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Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis guided by ultrasonography: An anatomical study

A. Boscà-ramónMiguel Puche-torresM.m. García-san SegundoMariano Marqués-mateoA. Valverde-navarroJorge Torres-gaya

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medicine.medical_treatment03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineUltrasound probestomatognathic systemHumansMedicine030223 otorhinolaryngologyUltrasonographyOrthodonticsTemporomandibular Jointbusiness.industryTemporomandibular Joint ArthrocentesisUltrasoundTmj dysfunctionArthrocentesis030206 dentistryTemporomandibular Joint DisordersTemporomandibular jointstomatognathic diseasesTreatment Outcomemedicine.anatomical_structureOtorhinolaryngologySurgeryOral SurgeryUltrasonographybusinessArthrocentesis

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis is a common procedure in maxillofacial surgery departments for the treatment of TMJ dysfunction. The use of ultrasonography in this area is rare, and in the vast majority of cases only as a diagnostic, and non-therapeutic use. Through this study we propose the equipment and ultrasound parameters necessary to obtain detailed and practical images when using ultrasonography as a therapeutic guide in arthrocentesis of TMJ. In addition, we provide data regarding the placement and working angulations of both the ultrasound probe and the needle that are ideal for facilitating image-guided puncture. It is a simple technique, with a relatively short learning curve, and that can provide considerable intraoperative help to the surgeon.

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2021-02-10Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2021.03.002