Objective: Arthrocentesis is an irrigation procedure of upper
joint space to eliminate inflammation, and joint movement
restriction. The aim of this study is to present the short term
clinical effects of single puncture arthrocentesis as initial
treatment with regard to temporomandibular joint pain and
mandibular movement.
Material-Method: This study has been conducted on 40
patients over the age of 18. The patients who were attended
with the complaint of temporomandibular joint disorder has
been evaluated with clinical and magnetic resonance imaging
findings. The patients that was decided arthrocentesis
indication included in the study. Before the arthrocentesis the
mandibular movement measurements has been performed and
pain has been evaluated with visual anlogue scale. Clinical
follow up has been performed one day and one week after
the procedure by repeating the measurements. The clinical
findings between before and after the procedure has been
evaluted and statistically analised.
Results: After one week, the temporomandibular joint
pain (mm VAS at rest, and mm VAS during movement)
had decreased rapidly and maximum mouth opening (mm
interincisor distance) had improved from 32.4 mm to 38.78
mm (p=0.001).
Conclusions: Arthrocentesis as initial treatment reduces pain
and restrict of mandibular movement more rapidly. In patients
with acute pain and limitation of mandibular movement,
arthrocentesis may be performed as the initial procedure
after symptoms are diagnosed as originating from internal
derangements in temporomandibular joint.
Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
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Bölüm | Araştırma Makaleleri |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 14 Nisan 2017 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 14 Nisan 2017 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2017 |