Intra-articular injection of sodium hyaluronate vs corticosteroid injection
Pain on palpation of the affected/contralateral TMJ and masticatory muscles · Adults (>18 years) with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA) diagnosed by RDC/TMD or compatible criteria
Intra-articular injection of sodium hyaluronate led to lower pain on palpation of the affected/contralateral TMJ and masticatory… compared with intra-articular injection of corticosteroids (betamethasone); GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
- Interventions for managing temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis 2012 · Cochrane All outcomes14 days to 6 monthsPain on palpation of the affected and contralateral TMJ and masticatory muscles presented similar frequencies regardless of the time (Analyses 1.4-1.12); no statistically significant differences reported. Point…1 study · 40 participantsGRADE not reported