Ultrasound versus magnetic resonance imaging of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a systematic review

A systematic review of published articles on ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) was performed to answer the question “What is the sensitivity and specificity of US as compared to MRI in diagnosing acute and chronic joint changes in patients with JIA?” The most recent evidence was sought in published articles via a search of the PubMed, Ovid, and Embase databases. Article appraisal was performed by two reviewer s.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - August 9, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: B.L. Hechler, J.A. Phero, H. Van Mater, N.S. Matthews Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research