Clinical and demographic factors associated with the effectiveness of temporomandibular joint arthroscopy

dc.coverageDOI: 10.1007/s10006-023-01158-2
dc.creatorGaete, Carlos
dc.creatorDroguett, Christian
dc.creatorSáez, Felipe
dc.creatorAstorga, Paula
dc.date2024
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-05T21:09:18Z
dc.date.available2026-01-05T21:09:18Z
dc.description<p>Purpose: High success rates and minimal complications have consolidated arthroscopy as the therapeutic alternative of choice for minimally invasive treatment of internal disorders (ID) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). However, there is no certainty regarding the demographic and clinical factors associated with the technique’s success or failure. This study was performed to analyze the effectiveness of arthroscopy regarding pain and the mandibular dynamics and also to determine whether variables such as age, sex, and preoperative Wilkes stage influence the results. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted involving 92 patients with ID of the TMJ between September 2017 and February 2020. In all cases, a first stage of intra-articular lysis and lavage was executed. As needed, a phase of operative arthroscopy or arthroscopic discopexy was implemented. Results: A total of 152 arthroscopies were performed. Both the variation in pain and mouth opening in patients with ID of the TMJ treated were statistically significant for the follow-up periods studied. Better results were observed for patients with lower Wilkes stages. No association with age was found. Conclusion: Based on the results, we recommend early intervention as soon as an ID in the TMJ is detected.</p>eng
dc.identifierhttps://investigadores.uandes.cl/en/publications/edeb91bf-ce18-4d53-8a71-349a3c27932b
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uandes.cl/handle/uandes/63788
dc.languageeng
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.sourcevol.28 (2024) nr.1 p.405-411
dc.subjectArthroscopic meniscectomy
dc.subjectArthroscopic surgery
dc.subjectArthroscopy
dc.subjectTemporomandibular joint
dc.subjectTmj disorders
dc.titleClinical and demographic factors associated with the effectiveness of temporomandibular joint arthroscopyeng
dc.typeArticleeng
dc.typeArtículospa
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