Single puncture for TMJ arthrocentesis: An effective technique for hydraulic distention of the superior joint space

Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis is a method of flushing out the synovial fluid that is currently performed by providing a double puncture to the upper joint space. The traditional 2-needle technique has some restrictions, such as the difficulty in performing it in the presence of intra-articu...

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Published in:National journal of maxillofacial surgery 2012-01, Vol.3 (1), p.96-97
Main Authors: Shinohara, Elio Hitoshi, Pardo-Kaba, Shajadi Carlos, Martini, Marcelo Zillo, Horikawa, Fernando Kendi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case studies
Diagnosis
Equipment and supplies
Health aspects
Methods
Oral surgery
Physiologic salines
Technical Note
Temporomandibular joint disorders
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Summary:Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis is a method of flushing out the synovial fluid that is currently performed by providing a double puncture to the upper joint space. The traditional 2-needle technique has some restrictions, such as the difficulty in performing it in the presence of intra-articular adherences and in the female patients, because the space is very small. The adoption of a single-needle for fluid injection might have some advantages with respect to the traditional 2-needle approach in terms of easily, time of execution and tolerability. We describe a single needle technique and we recommend the use.
ISSN:0975-5950
2229-3418
DOI:10.4103/0975-5950.102177