MR imaging of the temporomandibular joint.

Authors

• Vijay M Rao
• Maria Teresa Bacelar

Publication/Presentation Date

11-1-2002

Abstract

Technologic advances in MR imaging have had a decisive effect on the capacity of investigators to image the TMJ. This article provides a description of the normal anatomy and function of this joint. emphasizing the key imaging findings of internal derangement. A reading algorithm is given to achieve a systematic approach to the interpretation of a temporomandibular MR imaging study. Finally, a summary of key imaging findings of other miscellaneous pathologic processes involving this joint is provided.

Volume

10

Issue

4

First Page

615

Last Page

630

ISSN

1064-9689

Published In/Presented At

Rao, V. M., & Bacelar, M. T. (2002). MR imaging of the temporomandibular joint. Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America, 10(4), 615–630. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1064-9689(02)00011-9

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

12685497

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article