Journal Reviews

TMJ arthrocentesis

3 March 2021 | | ENTA - Head & Neck | temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, temporomandibular joint disorders

This is a paper from Brazil where they attempted to clarify the volume required for an arthrocentesis to the temporomandibular joint. Nineteen cadavers had methylene blue injected into the upper joint space. Conventional arthrocentesis was then conducted with 300ml of...

Paper patching for aural fullness

1 May 2017 | | Tympanic membrane, tensor tympani, temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, earache, ear fullness

This Belgian prospective study reported on the effect of paper patching on aural fullness of unknown aetiology. It looked at 22 patients who complained of aural fullness without any middle ear pathology. The patients were divided into a treatment group...