Overview

Efficacy of Arthrocentesis by Injection of Ringer With or Without Corticosteroid in Treatment of Internal Derangement

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-11-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The study aims to evaluate effectiveness of ringer injection with or without corticosteroid during arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint in the treatment of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Phase:
Phase 2
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Treatments:
Pharmaceutical Solutions
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients with clinical findings characteristic of internal derangement(clicking and
joint pain lasting for more than 6 months) unilaterally or bilaterally and history of
previous conservative drug therapy (NSAIDs and Muscle relaxant ),splint therapy and
physiotherapy without improvement.

- Patients of both sexes between 15 to 80 year's old

- Patients who are willing for evaluation in 1 and 6 months after arthrocentesis

- Patients who are provided written consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patient had systemic problems which affect bone and joints disease

- Patient with psychological problems

- Patient with history of maxillofacial fractures and orthognathic

- Patients who can not continue the study for private or social reasons