Diagnostic arthroscopy for TM disorders
Arthroscopy may be used to diagnose a temporomandibular (TM) disorder when:
- The source of the symptoms can't be identified with other tests, and other treatment has not relieved pain.
- A surgeon needs to confirm the diagnosis of a joint problem before surgery.
- A health professional needs to see how the joint moves to make a diagnosis.
| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH Carrie Henley | Last Updated: May 4, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry | |
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