Background. Arthrocentesis is a very gentle method for lavage of the joint space. The
principle consists in the introduction of a pair of needles into the upper joint space and …

The temporomandibular joint forms one of the most fascinating and complex synovial joints
in the body. Movements of the temporomandibular joint are regulated by an intricate …

The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid (HA) injection and
arthrocentesis plus HA injection for treating disc displacement with reduction (DDwR) and …

The present study aimed to compare the efficacies of intra-articular injections of platelet-rich
plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) following single needle arthrocentesis in patients …

The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of five weekly two-needle
arthrocentesis plus hyaluronic injections vs. the same protocol performed with a single …

Background. Disk displacement without reduction (DDwoR) is one of the most common
temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs); it can manifest itself in joint pain and limited …

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A)
injection in the lateral pterygoid (LP) muscle on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) clicking. The …

Patients who fail to respond to routine conservative measures to treat pain, restriction, and
locking in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) may have therapeutic arthroscopy or …

Objective: To evaluate intraoperative complications and postsurgical sequelae associated
with arthrocentesis of the TMJ, including injection of Sodium Hyaluronate. Methods: This …

The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the current evidence in order to assess
the efficacy of single puncture arthrocentesis vs standard double needle arthrocentesis in …