Evaluation of Patient Specific Guide Accuracy for TMJ Superior Joint Space Injection.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- TMD
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
- Enrollment
- 5
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Vertical displacement of needle tip
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study is designed to evaluate the accuracy of planned needle position using patient specific guide during TMJ superior joint space injection.
Detailed Description
The actual position of the needle evaluated in comparison to the planned one using MSCT while the patient wearing the customized needle guide.
Investigators
AbdElKader Ahmed Hyder Mohamed
Principal Investigator
Al-Azhar University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients diagnosed with intra-articular TMJ disorder according to Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD).
- •Patients who would not respond to conservative treatment as the first line of treatment.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Lactating, pregnant or planning pregnancy women.
- •Known hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid or clear biocompatible photopolymer resin.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Vertical displacement of needle tip
Time Frame: 1 month
The vertical displacement of the actual needle tip in comparison to the planned one (mm).
Overall needle tip dislocation
Time Frame: 1 month
The distance between the planned and actual needle tips (mm).
Angle of deviation
Time Frame: 1 month
The angle (°) between the planned and actual needle measured.