Efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy for temporomandibular joint hypermobility: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: We reviewed the efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy versus placebo and other active interventions, like autologous blood injection (ABI) and botulinum toxin (BTX), in improving the outcomes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) hypermobility.

Methods: We searched PubMed, the Cochrane CENTRAL library, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) . Maximal mouth opening (MMO), pain, and frequency of dislocations were analyzed.

Arthrocentesis vs conservative therapy for the management of TMJ disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Arthrocentesis is being widely used as an invasive treatment modality for managing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. The current review aimed to assess if arthrocentesis as the first line of therapy leads to better outcomes as compared to conservative management of TMJ disorders.

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and CENTRAL were searched up to 20th June 2022 for randomized controlled trials comparing TMJ arthrocentesis vs conservative management as first-line therapy for TMJ disorders.

Ultrasound-guided vs conventional arthrocentesis for management of temporomandibular joint disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare outcomes between ultrasound (US)-guided arthrocentesis and conventional arthrocentesis for the management of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs).

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, BioMed Central, CENTRAL, and Google scholar databases were searched up to April 1 2020 for randomized control trials (RCTs) comparing US-guided and conventional arthrocentesis.

Results: Four RCTs were included.

Do intra-articular injections of analgesics improve outcomes after temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis?: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Intra-articular analgesics are increasingly being used after temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis but without clear evidence on its efficacy. The aim of this study was to review the role of intra-articular analgesic injected after TMJ arthrocentesis in improving post-operative outcomes.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, BioMed Central, CENTRAL and Google Scholar databases were searched from inception up to 15th April 2020.

Transient deformation during the Milashan Tunnel construction in northern Sangri-Cuona Rift, southern Tibet, China observed by Sentinel-1 satellites.

Using 3-year Sentinel-1 C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data, we observed prominent ground subsidence around the construction site of the Milashan Tunnel, which is on top of the northern Sangri-Cuona Rift (SCR) in southern Tibet. The most deformed area extends ∼7 km in the north-south direction and ∼6 km in the east-west direction, with a peak subsidence rate of over 10 mm/a in the line of sight direction of both the descending and ascending satellites. Aside from the long-term ground subsidence arising directly from underground water outflow and rock excavation, a regional aseismic fault slip episode is also evident.