Evaluation of Intra-articular Injection of Hyaluronic Acid Versus Radiofrequency Current in Management of Reduced TMJ Disc Displacement

Summary

Aim of Study The aim of this study was to compare between three modalities in treatment of TMJ internal derangement aiming for optimizing treatment of this condition. Primary outcome: to evaluate clinical outcomes such as pain level, maximum mouth opening, and TMJ sounds. Secondary outcome: to assess position of disc and disc recapture on radiographic film.

Timeline

Start

2023-04-10

Primary completion

2024-02-10

Completion

2024-02-10

Publications

• Background Jo JH, Jang Y, Chung G, Chung JW, Park JW. Long-term efficacy and patient satisfaction of pulsed radiofrequency therapy in temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Dec 30;100(52):e28441. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000028441.
• Background Pihut M, Gornicki M, Orczykowska M, Zarzecka E, Ryniewicz W, Gala A. The Application of Radiofrequency Waves in Supportive Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders. Pain Res Manag. 2020 May 6;2020:6195601. doi: 10.1155/2020/6195601. eCollection 2020.
• Background Abouelhuda AM, Khalifa AK, Kim YK, Hegazy SA. Non-invasive different modalities of treatment for temporomandibular disorders: review of literature. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018 Apr;44(2):43-51. doi: 10.5125/jkaoms.2018.44.2.43. Epub 2018 Apr 25.
• Background Korkmaz YT, Altintas NY, Korkmaz FM, Candirli C, Coskun U, Durmuslar MC. Is Hyaluronic Acid Injection Effective for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement With Reduction? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2016 Sep;74(9):1728-40. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2016.03.005. Epub 2016 Mar 15.

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