A review of techniques of lysis and lavage of the TMJ


Tozoglu S., AL-BELASY F. A., DOLWICK M. F.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.49, no.4, pp.302-309, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 49 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2010.03.008
  • Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.302-309
  • Keywords: Temporomandibular joint, Arthrocentesis, Lysis and lavage, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT ARTHROCENTESIS, INTRAARTICULAR MORPHINE, THERAPEUTIC INJECTION, ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY, EXTRADURAL HEMATOMA, CLOSED LOCK, COMPLICATIONS, EFFICACY, IRRIGATION, PRESSURE
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

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. (C) 2010 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.