TY - JOUR
T1 - Unlocking the jaw
T2 - Advanced imaging of the temporomandibular joint
AU - Petscavage-Thomas, Jonelle M.
AU - Walker, Eric A.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© American Roentgen Ray Society.
PY - 2014/11/1
Y1 - 2014/11/1
N2 - OBJECTIVE. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is a common condition, affecting up to 28% of the population. The TMJ can be affected by abnormal dynamics of the disk-condyle complex, degenerative arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and crystal arthropathy. Less commonly, neoplasms and abnormal morphologic features of the condyle are causes of TMJ symptoms. Cross-sectional imaging is frequently used for diagnosis. CONCLUSION. Knowledge of the normal imaging appearance of the TMJ, its appearance on radiological examination, and interventional techniques are useful for providing a meaningful radiologic contribution. This article will review normal TMJ anatomy; describe the normal ultrasound, CT, and MRI appearances of TMJ; provide imaging examples of abnormal TMJs; and illustrate imaging-guided therapeutic TMJ injection.
AB - OBJECTIVE. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is a common condition, affecting up to 28% of the population. The TMJ can be affected by abnormal dynamics of the disk-condyle complex, degenerative arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and crystal arthropathy. Less commonly, neoplasms and abnormal morphologic features of the condyle are causes of TMJ symptoms. Cross-sectional imaging is frequently used for diagnosis. CONCLUSION. Knowledge of the normal imaging appearance of the TMJ, its appearance on radiological examination, and interventional techniques are useful for providing a meaningful radiologic contribution. This article will review normal TMJ anatomy; describe the normal ultrasound, CT, and MRI appearances of TMJ; provide imaging examples of abnormal TMJs; and illustrate imaging-guided therapeutic TMJ injection.
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U2 - 10.2214/AJR.13.12177
DO - 10.2214/AJR.13.12177
M3 - Review article
C2 - 25341144
AN - SCOPUS:84924925427
SN - 0361-803X
VL - 203
SP - 1047
EP - 1058
JO - The American journal of roentgenology and radium therapy
JF - The American journal of roentgenology and radium therapy
IS - 5
ER -