Septic arthritis in the temporomandibular joint

Conclusion: Septic Arthritis of the TMJ is a rare event with very specific clinical symptoms. Due to the low sensitivity of the computed tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging should be considered when computed tomography scan is negative for TMJ effusion.

Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - October 30, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hassan Mahdi Al-KhalisyIvan NikiforovQurat MansooraJohn GoldmanPramil Cheriyath Source Type: research