10. Indicators at the time of arthroscopy that increase the likelihood of requiring open joint surgery

TMD is known to occur in up to 30% of the population and hence a commonly presenting condition both in primary and secondary care. This is a multi factorial disorder requiring accurate diagnosis to plan effective patient treatment. We aim to investigate if there are effective predictive factors that will indicate the likelihood of the need of open joint surgery, helping to streamline care plans and manage patient expectations.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Michael Daldry, Michael Daldry, Adam Jones, Robert Banks, David Keith Source Type: research