Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint meniscus: contrast arthrography vs. computed tomography

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5969153

Thompson, J R; Christiansen, E; Sauser, D; Hasso, A N; Hinshaw, Jr, D B

A prospective study to determine the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) meniscus was made by performing both CT and contrast arthrography on 18 joints suspected of meniscus dislocation. Arthography rather than surgery was chosen as the quality standard for comparing CT findings, as not all patients undergoing the studies underwent surgery. The results of each test were reported independently by the radiologist who obtained either all of the arthograms or all of the CT scans. For dislocation of the meniscus, there were excellent agreement between the two methods. CT seems to be nearly as accurate as arthrography for showing meniscus dislocation, is performed with lower x-ray exposure, and is noninvasive. Arthrograpy discloses more detailed information about the joint meniscus, such as perforation and maceration, and should continue to be used when this kind of information is clinically important.

• Research Organization: Loma Linda Univ., CA
• OSTI ID: 5969153
• Report Number(s): CONF-8304186-
• Journal Information: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 144:1; ISSN AAJRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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