Arthrocentesis in the treatment of loose bodies of the temporomandibular joint associated with synovial chondromatosis

Abstract Synovial chondromatosis is a benign disorder of joints of unknown aetiology, characterised by the presence of loose bodies in the articular space. We present a case that affected the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and was treated with arthrocentesis, which is an efficient, conservative, and...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2008-06, Vol.46 (4), p.320-321
Hauptverfasser:	Adachi, Patrícia Leite de Godoi, Kaba, Shajadi Pardo, Martins, Marília Trierveiler, Hueb, Carlos Henrique, Shinohara, Elio Hitoshi
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Arthrocentesis Biological and medical sciences Chondromatosis, Synovial - pathology Chondromatosis, Synovial - surgery Dentistry Diseases of the osteoarticular system Female Humans Joint Loose Bodies - pathology Joint Loose Bodies - surgery Loose bodies Medical sciences Miscellaneous. Osteoarticular involvement in other diseases Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Paracentesis Surgery Synovial chondromatosis Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - pathology Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - surgery TMJ Tumors of striated muscle and skeleton
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Synovial chondromatosis is a benign disorder of joints of unknown aetiology, characterised by the presence of loose bodies in the articular space. We present a case that affected the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and was treated with arthrocentesis, which is an efficient, conservative, and inexpensive treatment.
ISSN:	0266-4356 1532-1940
DOI:	10.1016/j.bjoms.2007.07.208