Is Handheld Ultrasonography Reliable as a Primary Imaging Modality for the Diagnosis of Internal Derangement and Degenerative Joint Disease of the Temporomandibular Joint?
HHU demonstrated statistically significant specificity and PPV when assessing ID and shows promise as a screening tool for MRI referrals, helping to identify patients who can be maintained on conservative treatment. The diagnostic ability of HHU for the detection of DJD was not statistically significant.
Authors
- Matthew A. Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0538-8211)
- Adnan Shah
Institutions
- University of Manitoba (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2025.06.226
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00