Question · asked by 1 review
Arthrocentesis and lavage vs Arthroscopy: Overall success (compound score combining pain and MIO)
- Population
- Adults with temporomandibular joint disorders (internal derangement; anterior disc displacement with or without reduction) whose symptoms and/or clinical signs had not improved after conservative therapy
- Intervention
- Arthrocentesis and lavage
- Comparison
- Arthroscopy
- Outcome
- Overall success (compound score combining pain and MIO)
Arthrocentesis and lavage showed no clear difference in overall success (compound score combining pain and MIO) compared with arthroscopy; GRADE not reported.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Arthrocentesis and lavage vs Arthroscopy Overall success (compound score combining pain and MIO) · Adults with temporomandibular joint disorders (internal derangement; anterior disc displacement with or without… · 6 to 24 months Arthrocentesis and lavage showed no clear difference in overall success (compound score combining pain and MIO) compared with arthroscopy; GRADE not reported. Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disorders (2009) · Cochrane All outcomes | RR 0.92 [0.56, 1.49] | 1 study · 19 participants | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disorders 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2009-08 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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