Clinical guidance based on MRI for the management of temporomandibular joint synovial chondromatosis: One institution's experience.

J Craniomaxillofac Surg

Department of Oral Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China. Electronic address:

Published: December 2024

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  • The study developed an MRI evaluation system for managing synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ-SC), focusing on various factors like bone erosion and loose body size.
  • Patients underwent different treatments, with 34 having arthroscopy and 161 opting for open surgery, yielding positive outcomes.
  • After an average follow-up of 75.1 months, there was significant improvement in joint function, pain levels, and only two cases of tumor recurrence were noted.

Article Abstract

The aim of this retrospective observational study was to introduce a comprehensive MRI evaluation criterion for the clinical management of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ-SC). Patients received different treatments according to the MRI evaluation system: bone erosion, extent, articular disc condition, location, maturity, and size of loose body. At least a 2-year follow-up was completed to assess tumor recurrence, visual analogue scale score for pain (VAS) and maximum interincisal opening (MIO). Of the 195 patients included for TMJ-SC, 34 received arthroscopy and 161 received open surgery. Among the patients with significant extent of SC, 32 received temporary resection of the condylar neck or zygomatic arch and 2 received treatment combined with ear, nose and throat(ENT). 28 received articular disc reconstruction and 56 received disc repositioning. Patients showed good recovery of joint function with only two cases of tumor recurrence at an average follow-up of 75.1 months after surgery. The MIO had improved from 30.2 mm to 40.0 mm(P < 0.0001) and VAS had decreased from 5.1 to 0.78(P < 0.0001).The preoperative MRI evaluation principles has been effective in selecting appropriate surgical options.

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