Abstract | PURPOSE: The specific aims of this investigation were to determine if there is a relationship between an arthroscopic diagnosis of synovitis and osteoarthritis, and if the presence of synovitis influences the level of cartilage degradation, as evidenced by keratan sulfate levels in the synovial fluid. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Arthroscopic surgery was performed on 114 temporomandibular joints in 88 patients who had significant pain or dysfunction and whose condition had failed to improve with conservative treatment. Synovial fluid aspirates were obtained immediately before arthroscopy and used for the determination of keratan sulfate levels. Arthroscopic examination included assessment of the presence or absence of osteoarthritis and synovitis. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | H A Israel, B E Diamond, F Saed-Nejad, A Ratcliffe |
Journal | Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
(J Oral Maxillofac Surg)
Vol. 55
Issue 3
Pg. 210-7; discussion 217-8
(Mar 1997)
ISSN: 0278-2391 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9054908
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Analysis of Variance
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage, Articular
(metabolism)
- Humans
- Keratan Sulfate
(analysis)
- Osteoarthritis
(complications, diagnosis, metabolism)
- Paracentesis
- Synovial Fluid
(chemistry)
- Synovitis
(complications, diagnosis, metabolism)
- Temporomandibular Joint
(metabolism)
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
(complications, diagnosis, metabolism)
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
(diagnosis, metabolism)
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