Predictive Value of Single or Combined Ultrasound Signs in the Diagnosis of Ovarian Torsion.

Objectives: To determine predictive values of isolated and combined ultrasound signs in the diagnosis of adnexal torsion.

Methods: This work was a retrospective study of 129 adult female patients who underwent an ultrasound examination followed by a definitive surgical procedure within a 24-hour period to determine whether adnexal torsion was present.

Results: The positive predictive value (PPV) of the ultrasound diagnosis of adnexal torsion was 82.

Hypermobility of the articular heads of the temporomandibular joint: pathology or variant of the norm?

Introduction: Among the large contingent of patients with TMJ dysfunctions, there are persons with hypermobility of the joint heads of the lower jaw. Moreover, at present, the question of the frequency of occurrence of hypermobility of articular heads of the TMJ is not reflected. The aim of the work is to find out the frequency of occurrence of hypermobility of articular head among a healthy population and to evaluate the clinical, radiological, and electromyographic characteristics of the muscular-articular complex in these individuals.

[Electromyographic characteristics of temporal and masticatory muscles in patients with compression-dislocation dysfunction of temporomandibular joints of different severity].

Objective: Introduction: The main causes of dysfunctional conditions of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), are occlusal, neurogenic, orthodontic disorders. The muscular component of TMJ is determines the dynamic anatomical and functional state of the mandible Therefore, in the diagnosis of dysfunctions and understanding of their pathogenesis belongs to the electromyographic method of investigation. The aim of the work was a comparative assessment of the bioelectrical activity of the actual chewing and temporal muscles in patients with musculo-articular compressiondislocation dysfunction of the TMJ of various severity.