computer model of the patellofemoral joint was developed and the effects on the anterior displacement of the tibial tuberosity were investigated. the input geometrical and verification data for the model were obtained form an experimental study on a cadaver knee, mounted in an instron machine. the computer program found the configuration of the patellofemoral joint which satified both the geome...

Objective: This study aimed to compare the condyle position of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with disc displacement reduction (DDWR) between and without arthralgia using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: A total 39 adult were examined retrospectively divided into three groups: 14 (21 joints) TMJ DDWR arthralgia, (14 11 asymptomatic (22 joints). Joint space measurements ...

OBJECTIVES The main purpose of this study was to determine the prognosis and outcomes of the patients with bilateral temporomandibular disorder which underwent bilateral temporomandibular joint surgery in a consecutive number of patients in a retrospective study. STUDY DESIGN Sixty five patients with 130 bilateral TMJ were included the study with the selection from consecutive 256 TMJ patient...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this article is to evaluate factors influencing prognosis of arthrocentesis in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. MATERIALS AND METHODS The subjects included 145 patients treated with arthrocentesis at the Dental Center of Ajou University Hospital from 2011 to 2013 for the purpose of recovering mouth opening limitation (MOL) and pain relief. Progno...

Disc repositioning is a common procedure for patients with anterior disc displacement (ADD). The purpose of this retrospective record-based study was to evaluate changes in the widths of joint spaces and condylar position changes in patients with unilateral ADD following arthroscopic disc repositioning, with the healthy sides as self-control, using magnetic resonance images (MRI).Widths of ante...

PURPOSE To determine the effect of intraocular pressure (IOP) and cerebrospinal fluid pressure (CSFP) on optic disc movement and lamina cribrosa displacement using confocal scanning laser tomography (CSLT). METHODS The anterior chamber and lateral ventricles were cannulated in mixed-breed dogs (n = 8) to allow modulation and control of IOP and CSFP, respectively. Optic disc topography was det...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to compare temporomandibular joint (TMJ) findings from clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosing anterior disc displacement. MATERIAL AND METHODS 114 subjects with at least one sign of temporomandibular disorders (tenderness/pain on palpation of the joints or muscles, TMJ sounds, pain or deviation during maximum mouth o...

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment effect of stabilization splint in patients with Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDwR). Study Design: This retrospective, multicentered study consists of 31 patients who have TMJ ADDwR according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria and treated with stabilization splint between the years 2009-2...

AIM This study aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of upper and lower joint cavity treatment (UJCT vs. LJCT) in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDw/oR) of temporomandibular joint (TMJ). MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 56 patients with unilateral ADDw/oR were randomly divided into two groups: UJCT group and LJCT group. Manual reduction was done in all the patien...