Primary study · included by 5 reviews

Randomised controlled trial of arthrocentesis with or without PRF for internal derangement of the TMJ.

Karadayi 2021 · Karadayi Ugur, Gursoytrak Burcu · Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery · 2021

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Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Temporomandibular Disorders Management: A Systematic and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Karadayi 2021 · Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 forest plots; Supplementary Table 2; reference list

The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.

The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.

Efficacy and Safety of Intra-Articular Therapies for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Karadayi 2021 · Supplement S2; reference list

The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.

Effectiveness of arthrocentesis versus other therapeutic modalities in patients with temporomandibular disorders. Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Karadayi 2021 · Table 1; Figures 4-8; reference 38
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Pain intensity (VAS)
Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other treatments: conservative therapy (splints, physiotherapy, drugs), intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, or alternative arthrocentesis protocols
Meta-regression coefficient (beta) -1.609 [-5.033, 1.816]NRGRADE not reported
Maximum incisal opening (MIO)
TMJ arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other therapeutic modalities (conservative therapy, intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, alternative arthrocentesis protocols) · Follow-up from 1 month to 5 years across trials (mean 53 weeks)
SMD -2.93 [-4.54, -1.32]11 studies · 325 participantsVery low
Maximum incisal opening (MIO)
Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other treatments: conservative therapy (splints, physiotherapy, drugs), intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, or alternative arthrocentesis protocols
Meta-regression coefficient (beta) -1.640 [-24.881, 21.602]NRGRADE not reported
Pain intensity (VAS)
TMJ arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other therapeutic modalities (conservative therapy, intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, alternative arthrocentesis protocols) · Follow-up from 1 month to 5 years across trials (mean 53 weeks)
MD -0.25 [-1.09, 0.59]26 studies · 947 participantsVery low
Maximum incisal opening (MIO)
Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other treatments: conservative therapy (splints, physiotherapy, drugs), intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, or alternative arthrocentesis protocols
Meta-regression coefficient (beta) 0.302 [-0.231, 0.836]NRGRADE not reported
Pain intensity (VAS)
Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, alone or with adjunctive intra-articular agents vs Other treatments: conservative therapy (splints, physiotherapy, drugs), intra-articular injections, arthroscopy, or alternative arthrocentesis protocols
Meta-regression coefficient (beta) -0.028 [-0.125, 0.069]NRGRADE not reported

The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.

5 including reviews in total.