Full Description
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TJDs) are problems that affect the joint between the lower jaw and the base of the skull. A TJD is not usually a serious condition, but symptoms can impact significantly on quality of life (NHS Choices).
This book is a practical guide to diagnostic aids for temporomandibular joint disorders, to help trainees and practitioners select appropriate treatment plans.
Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and classification of associated disorders, the following chapters describe different diagnostic techniques including computed tomography (CT), plain film imaging, arthrography (injection of contrast material into the joint followed by X-Ray, MRI or CT), and nuclear medicine imaging.
The final chapters examine special cases such as imaging of the TMJ in rheumatic disease and in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Key points
Practical guide to diagnostic aids for temporomandibular joint disorders
Covers different imaging techniques
Covers TMJ imaging in special cases
Includes more than 100 images
Contents
Introduction
Gross Anatomy of the TMJ
Classification of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Abnormalities of the TMJ
Diagnostic Imaging of the TMJ
Plain Film Imaging and Tomography
Computed Tomography
Arthrography of the Inferior Joint Space of the Temporomandibular Joint
Double Contrast Arthrography
Digital Subtraction Arthrography
Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Selection of Imaging Modalities for Patients Presenting with Symptoms of Internal Derangement
Imaging of the Temporomandibular Joint in Rheumatic Disease
Imaging of the Temporomandibular Joint in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
