Clinical Application of CT assisted Double Contrast Arthrography of Temporomandibular Joint
Fan, X.D.; Yang, C.; Wang, P.Z.; Wang, X.D.
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 8(4): 226-228
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1006-7248 PMID: 15048219 Document Number: 509998
OBJECTIVE:To introduce double-contrast arthrography of TMJ with reformatted sagittal and coronal CT imaging and to evaluate the value of its application in the diagnosis of temporomandibular joint dysfunction. METHODS: 14 patients in whom diagnosis can not be established with conventional arthrography were examined by double contrast arthrography with reformatted sagittal and coronal CT imaging. RESULTS: In double-contrast arthrography with CT imaging, 1 case was normal;1 case had anterior displacement with reduction;2 cases were anterior displacement without reduction, and 8 cases were with disk adhesion. CONCLUSION:The double contrast arthrography with reformatted sagittal and coronal CT imaging was a very important alternative to conventional arthrography, and has special value to demonstrate adhesion of TMJ.