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Is arthocentosis is helpful in removing jaw tightness in left side and clicking or rubbing of bones sound occur while no tmj disorders occur in ct or xray. Due to ear infection the temporal side of jaw becomes tight
ENT tells no issue with ear then what is this.
Is arthocentosis is helpful in removing jaw tightness or pain
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Yes, TMJ arthrocentesis is one of the treatment to relieve pain in TMJ
But, as per you age, l advise you there are many other alternatives to get ride of it
CT and x-ray may not show minor details on TMJ capsule if the cut section is not appropriate
Next Steps
consult here
need to get through history and evaluate the cause for TMJ pain
Health Tips
soft diet
avoid wide mouth opening
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It's the TMJ disorder, and it should be dealt by oral maxillo facial surgeon. Arthrocentesis will be the option for lock jaw (acute) if conservative and pharmacologic measures have failed. If you have underwent with medications for this thing if no change you can go for Arthrocentesis, it will benifit you from jaw tightness.
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