颞下颌关节损伤的MRI表现

目的 研究颞下颌关节(temporomandibular joint, TMJ)损伤的MRI表现,重点观察关节盘的移位及损伤情况.方法 13例TMJ损伤的初诊患者,使用3英寸(1 英寸=2.54 cm)双颞下颌Dual表面线圈,分别行斜矢状面和斜冠状面T1WI和T2WI的闭口位及张口位扫描.结果 13例患者26个TMJ中有20个(20/26, 76.9%)发生髁突骨折,其中12例患者的19个(19/20, 95%)关节盘随着碎裂的髁突骨折片向前内侧移位,6个(6/20, 30%)关节盘可见扭曲、变形.另1例患者为单侧髁突骨折并关节盘断裂(1/20, 5%),向外侧移位,其对侧关节盘轻度向前移位.12个TMJ可见关节积液,均见于髁突骨折的关节(12/20, 60%).开口位关节盘的位置较闭口位未见明显变化.结论 MRI是TMJ损伤的有效检查方法,有助于判断关节盘形态和位置的改变.     

Ⅵ型髁突骨折致颞下颌关节损伤的MRI表现

目的 探讨MRI在Ⅵ型髁突骨折致颞下颌关节损伤中的应用价值. 方法 对18例Ⅵ型髁突骨折患者于伤后3～14 d内行颞下颌关节MRI检查,分析MRI表现. 结果 在18例19侧Ⅵ型髁突骨折中有15侧发生关节盘移位,9侧关节囊撕裂,16侧关节盘后区组织撕裂(双板区),19侧关节腔内关节液改变. 结论 MRI能很好地显示Ⅵ型髁突骨折引起的颞下颌关节损伤情况,是颞下颌关节损伤的重要检查与评价手段,有利于指导临床上对治疗方案的选择.     

颞下颌关节滑膜软骨瘤病的MRI表现

目的 探讨颞下颌关节区滑膜软骨瘤病的MRI表现特点.资料与方法 搜集7例主诉为颞下颌关节区肿胀、疼痛、杂音或者张口受限患者的MRI影像资料,对其斜冠状面和斜矢状面的张闭口位T1WI、T2WI进行分析.所有病例均经关节镜手术或开放性手术病理证实为滑膜软骨瘤病.结果 颞下颌关节滑膜软骨瘤病的MRI表现为:(1)病变区有单个或多个散在软骨小体或钙化游离体(n=7);(2)关节腔大量积液(n=7);(3)关节区软组织肿大(n=5);(4)关节盘形态和位置异常(n=2);(5)下颌髁突骨质异常改变(n=3),表现为骨皮质连续性中断和/或骨髓腔减少;(6)颞骨关节面骨质异常改变(n=2),表现为骨质硬化.结论 颞下颌关节滑膜软骨瘤病的MRI表现多为单个或多个散在的软骨小体或钙化游离体伴关节腔大量积液;往往伴有关节区软组织肿胀;少数病例可侵犯邻近的骨质,引起髁突或颞骨关节窝等骨质的破坏或伴有关节盘形态或位置异常.     

颞下颌关节滑膜软骨瘤病的MRI表现

目的:探讨和描述颞下颌关节(TMJ)滑膜软骨瘤病的MRI表现特点。材料和方法:回顾性观察和分析13例经手术病理证实的TMJ区滑膜软骨瘤病的MRI表现。所有病例均在术前行闭口矢状面和冠状面PDWI、开口矢状面T_2WI检查。结果:所有滑膜软骨瘤病均发生于TMJ上腔。病变的MRI表现:关节上腔异常积液(13例,100%);关节囊明显扩张(11例,84.6%);关节腔内有多发软骨样小体的形成(11例,84.6%);关节囊或滑膜组织增厚(8例,61.5%)和颞骨关节面骨质破坏(4例,30.8%)。MRI未显示病变有下颌髁突侵蚀、关节囊外软组织侵犯、大脑颞叶脑膜和脑实质侵犯。结论:颞下颌关节滑膜软骨瘤病的MRI表现具有一定特点,主要表现为关节上腔异常积液,伴关节囊扩张、多发软骨样结节小体形成和滑膜组织增厚。     

MRI诊断颞下颌关节损伤的价值

目的:探讨MRI诊断颞下颌关节损伤的应用价值。材料和方法:对30例颞下颌关节损伤患者于外伤后3～20天内行颞下颌关节MRI检查,MRI扫描序列包括闭口斜矢状位T1WI、PDWI、斜冠状位T1WI、T2WI,张口斜矢状位T1WI、PDWI。由两位资深放射科医师分析MRI表现。结果:30例共60个颞下颌关节中发现18个髁状突骨折,9个骨损伤,29个关节盘移位,26个关节囊积液、积血。结论:MRI能很好的显示颞下颌关节的骨折、骨损伤以及关节盘与关节囊损伤情况,是颞下颌关节损伤的重要检查与评价手段,具有很高的临床应用价值。     

颞下颌关节盘移位的MRI表现及其临床诊断价值

目的:探讨颞下颌关节盘移位的MRI表现及其临床诊断价值。方法:23例共46侧关节盘行斜矢状面和冠状面T1WI、T2WI及T2*WI扫描,分析关节盘在开口位和闭口位上的位置变化和关节盘的形态等。结果:46侧关节盘中有17侧(17/46)正常;可复性关节盘前移位11侧(11/46),主要MRI表现为闭口位时关节盘在髁状突前方,关节结节前下方,开口位时,关节盘回到关节窝正常位置,关节盘可变形伸长,后带膨大,信号基本正常;不可复性关节盘前移位15侧(15/46),主要MRI表现为在闭口位和开口位时关节盘位置均位于髁突前方,关节结节前下方,不回到关节窝内,关节盘形态严重变形,出现圆形、折叠型、伸长型等,关节盘信号基本正常;关节盘内侧移位2侧(2/46),外侧移位1侧(1/46),这两种类型主要MRI表现为关节盘变形,呈低信号改变。结论:MRI可以清楚显示关节盘的位置、结构及盘突关系,对颞下颌关节盘移位有重要的临床诊断价值。     

正常青年人颞下颌关节盘位置的MRI斜冠状位研究

目的 分析正常青年人颞下颌关节张、闭口斜冠状位MR图像关节盘与髁突的位置关系.方法 对29例(58个颞下颌关节)正常青年人行MRI张、闭口斜冠状位PDWI扫描,选取闭口位通过髁突前斜面中心、张口位通过关节盘中带中心层面测量关节盘与髁突的位置.结果 58个关节中除去9个可复性关节盘前移位关节及1例有运动伪影影响的2个关节,47个关节斜冠状位观察结果如下:(1)闭口位有30个(63.83%)、张口位有45个(95.74%)关节盘内缘超出髁突内缘,关节盘内缘与髁突内缘间距于张口位大于闭口位(P =0.00);张、闭口位各有3个(6.38%)关节盘外缘超出髁突外缘,关节盘外缘与髁突外缘间距无统计学差异(P =0.70).(2)关节盘内外缘间距于张口位大于闭口位(P =0.00);髁突内外缘间距张闭口位比较无统计学差异(P=0.06).结论 正常青年人存在颞下颌关节盘内缘超出髁突内缘的现象,应避免误诊关节盘内侧移位.     

MRI在颞下颌关节盘移位诊断中的应用

目的 :探讨MRI在颞下颌关节盘移位诊断中的应用价值。方法 :收集经临床确诊的52例颞下颌关节紊乱病(temporomandibular disorders,TMD)患者,观察颞下颌关节MRI斜矢状位及斜冠状位图像,分析张闭口位关节盘的位置及形态的改变。结果:52例中,关节盘前移位47例(可复性前移位20例,不可复性前移位27例),前内移位5例。结论:MRI可清晰显示颞下颌关节盘形态及盘-突位置关系改变,为临床治疗提供可靠的诊断依据。     

MR FIESTA技术在TMJ动态成像中的应用

目的:探讨磁共振FIESTA技术在颞下颌关节(TMJ)动态成像中的应用.方法:连续对40例受检者的80侧TMJ行斜矢状位FIESTA动态磁共振成像.根据各TMJ在成像过程中完成的运动周期数分其为2组:运动周期≤3者(1组)和>3者(2组).分别对每侧TMJ的关节盘和髁突的运动状况进行评估.结果:80侧TMJ中,关节盘位置、形态和运动范围清晰显示者分别为76侧(95%)、75侧(93.75%)和77侧(96.25%);关节盘运动过程中出现伪影和"跳跃"征象者分别为27侧(33.75%)和28侧(35%),两者具有相关性(P(0.01).髁突位置、形态和运动范围清晰显示者分别为78侧(97.5%)、76侧(95%)和79侧(98.75%);髁突出现运动伪影和"跳跃"征象者分别为30侧(37.5%)和28侧(35%),两者亦具有相关性(P<0.01). 1组关节盘和髁突位置、形态的清晰显示率高于2组(P<0.05),而运动伪影和"跳跃"征象显现率低于2组(P<0.05).结论:FIESTA技术能对自然状态下缓慢运动的TMJ进行动态成像,并为TMJ运动状况的显示提供有益信息.     

MRI动态扫描技术在颞下颌关节紊乱中的应用价值

目的 探讨颞下颌关节紊乱应用MRI动态扫描技术的临床价值。方法 选取本院收治的46例(62只关节颞下颌关节紊乱患者临床资料,行MRI常规扫描及动态扫描。对比常规扫描与动态扫描诊断符合率。结果 常规扫描与动态扫描诊断符合率依次是100.00%、95.65%(P> 0.05)。关节盘位置正常16例(34.78%)、可复性关节盘前移位15例(32.61%)、不可复性关节盘前移位10例(21.74%)、关节盘内移位3例(6.52%)、关节盘外移位2例(4.35%)。MRI动态图像能够清晰观察到关节盘位置、厚度、形态改变以及关节积液情况。结论 颞下颌关节紊乱患者开展MRI动态扫描技术能够准确提示疾病发展期间关节厚度、形态和位置改变情况,还可同时发现关节盘及髁突相对运动异常,关节盘在开闭口过程中变形情况,更好地观察关节活动度改变。     

MR imaging of the temporomandibular joint: a cadaver study of the value of coronal images

Recent studies comparing cryosectional anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to its MR appearance have shown that the assessment of disk displacement is inaccurate when based on the sagittal plane alone. This article describes the MR appearance of the normal and abnormal (positional and osseous changes) TMJ in the coronal plane and compares these findings with their cryosectional anatomy. Twenty-two TMJs from unselected frozen cadavers were embedded in paraffin. Coronal and sagittal MR imaging was performed; specimens were then cut in the same plane as the coronal images. Disk position by cryosection was normal in 14 cases and abnormal in eight cases. Coronal MR images alone correctly depicted the TMJ disk position in 17 cases (77%) (13 normal, four abnormal). Complementary sagittal images were necessary for diagnosing anterior displacement in two cases (9%). MR was inaccurate in three cases (14%) of severe degenerative joint disease. Bone condition was correctly diagnosed on the basis of coronal images alone in all cases. Our study shows that coronal MR imaging alone of the TMJ in cadavers accurately shows disk position in 77% of cases. Complementary sagittal images were of benefit in the diagnosis of an additional 9% with anterior displacement. Disk position was assessed inaccurately in either plane in patients with severe degenerative joint disease. For a full MR assessment of the TMJ for disk position and bone condition, we recommend imaging in both coronal and sagittal planes.     

Magnetic resonance characteristics of temporomandibular joint disc displacement in elderly patients

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the MR characteristics of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement in elderly patients.

Methods

Of the MR images of 1660 TMJs in 847 patients with disc displacement who underwent MRI for suspected temporomandibular disorders, 301 TMJs in 154 patients aged over 50 years were studied as an elderly group. These MR images of the elderly group were compared with those of a control group (1359 TMJs in 693 patients aged under 51 years) concerning disc displacement with or without reduction, joint effusion and osteoarthrosis.

Results

The incidence of disc displacement with osteoarthrosis was significantly different between the elderly (41.9%) and the control (19.8%) groups (p = 0.000). Logistic multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that the osteoarthrosis was a significant variable (odds ratio = 2.94, p = 0.000).

Conclusions

This study suggests that MR characteristics of TMJ disc displacement in elderly patients includes osteoarthrosis.     

MRI evaluation of TMJ internal derangement: Degree of anterior disc displacement correlated with other TMJ soft tissue and osseous abnormalities

Objective

To evaluate the relationship between anterior disc displacement (ADD) degree and other temporomandibular joint (TMJ) soft tissues and osseous abnormalities in symptomatic TMJ dysfunction based on magnetic resonance imaging findings.

Patients and methods

MR images of 106 TMJs in 53 patients, presented with symptomatic TMJ dysfunction were included. Degree of ADD was detected and its relationship to joint effusion, retrodiscal layer integrity, thickness of lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) attachments, degenerative changes and condylar position and translation as well as clinical manifestations was studied.

Results

Compared with normal disc position, risk of joint effusion and degenerative changes were significantly increased with increased degree of ADD (p < 0.05). LPM attachment thickening and retrodiscal layer abnormalities are significantly associated with an advanced degree of ADD (p < 0.05). Risk of ADD is significantly increased with posterior position of the condyle within the fossa.

Conclusion

There is a direct relationship between the ADD degree and other TMJ soft tissues and bone abnormalities as well as the severity of clinical manifestations, so early MRI detection and reporting of ADD degree and other MRI findings might help clinicians in full assessment and determining strategy of management of TMJ dysfunction.     

MR imaging of the juvenile temporomandibular joint: preliminary report.

Thirty-two children were evaluated by means of medical history and physical examination for signs and symptoms of internal derangement (ID) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and mandibular dysfunction. These children also underwent magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the TMJs. The study was double blind. At clinical examination, 19 patients (59%) had at least one positive finding of ID of the TMJ and/or mandibular dysfunction. MR images of the TMJ obtained in 60 of the 64 TMJs demonstrated 57 normal joints (95%) and three abnormal joints (5%). Two of these three joints had a mild anterior-lateral disk displacement, and one joint had an anterior dislocated disk. There were no false-positive MR examinations. MR imaging failed to depict abnormalities in 16 patients who had positive findings at history and/or physical examination. Although MR imaging may fail to depict ID of the TMJ in some patients, clinical techniques commonly used in population surveys probably overstate the prevalence of ID of the TMJ in children.     

Usefulness of cone beam computed tomography in temporomandibular joints with soft tissue pathology

Objective

The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of cone beam CT (CBCT) in temporomandibular joints (TMJs) with soft tissue pathology.

Methods

106 TMJs of 55 patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) were examined by MRI and CBCT. MR images were used for the evaluation of disc displacement, disc deformity, joint effusion and obscurity of temporal posterior attachment (TPA). CBCT images were evaluated for the presence or absence of osseous abnormalities. The χ² test was used to analyse the association between MRI and CBCT findings.

Results

MRI of 106 TMJs revealed disc displacement, disc deformity, joint effusion and obscurity of the TPA in 68, 73, 28 and 27 joints, respectively. Of the 68 TMJs with disc displacement, anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWR) was seen most frequently (47/68). CBCT imaging found 65 TMJs were characterized by the presence of osseous abnormalities and were significantly associated with disc deformity and ADDWR (P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant association between the presence of joint effusion and obscurity of TPA and TMJ osseous abnormalities.

Conclusions

TMD patients with confirmed ADDWR or disc deformity on MRI are at risk of having osseous abnormalities in the TMJ and further examination with CBCT is recommended.     

Temporomandibular joint internal derangement: relationship between joint pain and MR grading of effusion and total protein concentration in the joint fluid

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to determine whether there is any association between the protein concentration in the synovial fluid and (i) the amount of articular hydrops, as graded in magnetic resonance (MR) images, and (ii) joint pain in temporomandibular joints (TMJs) with and without displacement of the disc. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study involved 16 joints in 16 patients referred to our clinic with the complaint of pain and limited mouth opening. The control group consisted of 15 joints in 15 patients with unilaterally normal disc and condyle relationship and no pain while the opposite side had a non-painful joint with disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR). The subjects and controls were different individuals and only a single joint was used for each. Pain and dysfunction were evaluated by visual analogue scale. Bilateral proton density and T2 weighted images of the TMJs of the 31 subjects were analysed for fluid and condyle bony changes as well as disc position. The amount of fluid, identified as an area of high signal intensity in the region of the upper and lower joint spaces, was characterized as none, minimal, moderate or marked. Arthrocentesis was performed both for synovial fluid analysis of total protein concentration and the treatment of the joints with DDwoR. Total protein concentration was measured by using protein dye binding on spectrophotometry. RESULTS: All patients experienced a significant (P<0.01) increase in maximal mouth opening immediately post-arthrocentesis. In the study group, the disc was displaced most frequently in an anteriormedial direction (75%) and deformation of disc form was seen in 13 joints. Condylar bony changes were seen in 27% of joints in the control group and in 81% of joints in the study group. A statistically significant association was found between joints with disc displacement, disc form and condylar bony changes (P<0.05). In the control group, only one joint, which had an osteophyte, showed joint effusion (JE) with moderate fluid. In the study group, only four joints had no fluid (25%). JE was found in 10 (63%) joints with disc displacement on anteromedial direction, in 10 (63%) joints with disc deformation and in 10 (63%) joints with osteophytes and erosion. Mean total protein concentration was 16.87+/-7.9 (range 7.4-34.1 mg dl-1) in control joints, 55.08+/-35.16 (range 21.5-153.9 mg dl-1) in study joints. There were significant differences in the mean total protein concentration between the control and study groups (P<0.01). Significant positive correlation was found between the total protein concentration and JE (r=0.65, P<0.01). No significant correlation was found between the level of pain and dysfunction and JE and total protein concentration in either control or study groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Pain in the TMJ was not related to MR findings of effusion in internal derangement and synovial fluid aspirate findings of total protein concentration. However, total protein concentration was related to the amount of JE in DDwoR joints and painful joints were more likely to demonstrate the JE.     

Pseudodynamic MR imaging of temporomandibular joint disorders]

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has now been established as a procedure of choice in the evaluation of TMJ disorders. In this study, we evaluated the dynamics of TMJ motion on MR imaging, which resembles arthrography. Sixty-eight TMJs in 38 symptomatic patients and one healthy volunteer were examined using pseudodynamic images with gradient echo sequences using a 0.5 Tesla MR unit and 8 cm circular planar surface coil. For depiction of each compartment of the meniscus, the optimum sequence was 200/15/2 (TR/TE/excitations) with 50 degrees or 60 degrees flip angle in gradient refocused acquisition in steady-state (GRASS) sequences. Three contiguous slices on sagittal MR images were routinely obtained at 14-18 different phases of the opening cycle and displayed in closed-loop cine fashion. Internal derangement was observed in 57% of 68 joints. The most common type was anterior meniscal displacement without reduction. Sideway and rotational displacements, observed in 10% each, were noted on both sagittal multislice images and axial reference images. As a pseudodynamic MR technique, jaw movement specifically designed to check bite procedure to adjust splints is useful for detecting the exact time of meniscal redisplacement on the second click. After conservative therapy for arthrosis, pseudodynamic MR provided information on changes in the meniscus and condylar relationship. Pseudodynamic MR with multiple phases is suitable for evaluating subtle motion abnormality of the meniscus and for post-therapeutic monitoring.     

Is high-resolution ultrasonography suitable for the detection of temporomandibular joint involvement in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis?

Objectives:

The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of high-resolution ultrasonography for the detection of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) changes in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Methods:

We investigated prospectively 20 children (17 female and 3 male; mean age 11.06 years, standard deviation 3.43 years) with TMJ disorders caused by JIA, over a period of 16 months. Using a 12 MHz array transducer, four images in each TMJ (160 images) were acquired. Each image was analysed with regard to five different aspects (condylar erosion, thickness of the condylar disc, synovial thickness, joint effusion and enlargement of the intra-articular space).

Results:

Diagnosis of JIA was ensured for every child and involvement of the TMJ was proven by MRI. Overall 287 changes (35.9%) were detected by using high-resolution ultrasonography. On 124 images (77.5%) condylar erosions were diagnosed; on 55 images (34.4%) synovial thickness was abnormal; on 48 images (30%) we could see higher thickness of the condylar disc; on 40 images (25%) irregularities of the bony surface were detected; and on 20 images (12.5%) we found joint effusion.

Conclusion:

High-resolution ultrasonography could be a sufficient diagnostic method, especially for the detection of condylar involvement in children with JIA, even if not all parts of the TMJ are visible for ultrasonography. High-resolution ultrasonography is a valuable tool in particular situations: (i) when MRI examination is not available; (ii) when children fear MRI examination; (iii) in more advanced stages of JIA; and (iv) for monitoring the progression of TMJ involvement and response of therapy.     

MR imaging of temporomandibular joint abnormalities associated with cervical hyperextension/hyperflexion (whiplash) injuries.

Patients often have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction-related symptoms after cervical hyperextension/hyperflexion injuries ("whiplash") caused by rear-end motor-vehicle collisions. To determine abnormalities of the TMJ associated with these injuries, 33 consecutive symptomatic patients (66 joints) with no direct trauma to the jaw, mouth, head, or face due to the accident and no prior history of TMJ dysfunction underwent magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and the images were retrospectively analyzed. Overall, 29 (88%) patients had some type of TMJ abnormality related to whiplash injury. Displacement of the disk was seen in 37 (56%) of the TMJs as follows: 21 (32%) had anterior displacement with reduction, nine (14%) had anterior displacement without reduction, six (9%) had lateral or medial displacement, and one (2%) had posterior displacement. On T2-weighted images, 43 (65%) TMJs had abnormal joint fluid or edema, predominantly affecting the joint capsule and/or lateral pterygoid muscles. The finding that many of the patients had joint fluid and/or soft-tissue edema indicates that T2-weighted images are especially useful for assessment of patients with a history of whiplash injury.     

The diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disease: two-compartment arthrography and MR

The reliability and accuracy of two-compartment temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrography was compared with MR imaging on the basis of an analysis of surgical findings obtained from joints that had been studied preoperatively with arthrography or MR or, in some cases, both procedures. Seven hundred forty-three consecutive TMJ arthrograms were successfully obtained in a total of 443 patients by using a single 27-gauge needle and a two-compartment technique in each joint. There was a 100% correlation with surgical findings in 218 radiologically abnormal joints operated on within 90 days of arthrography with respect to the presence or degree of meniscus displacement and normal or abnormal disk morphology and function. In 604 patients 1052 TMJs were studied with high-field-strength surface-coil MR. Surgical findings were available for correlation in 170 of the joints studied. Forty-three joints were studied with both two-compartment arthrography and MR. Eight operated joints had been imaged successfully with both two-compartment arthrography and MR. Both methods of evaluation provided highly reliable and accurate information regarding meniscus position and shape. Arthrography was superior to MR in detecting capsular adhesions and the presence or absence of perforation of the disk or meniscus attachments. Simple meniscectomy (with or without insertion of a temporary Silastic TMJ implant) was the most frequently performed surgical procedure in the series, followed by meniscus repositioning procedures. Joint effusions, failed TMJ implants, and avascular necrosis were demonstrated best with MR. Soft-tissue lesions, including intrinsic degeneration of the meniscus, anomalous muscle development, muscle atrophy, tendinitis, and injuries such as contusions and hematomas, were demonstrated only with MR. Partial-flip-angle GRASS (gradient-recalled acquisition in the steady state) techniques permit both fast scanning and study of functional joint dynamic. Joint fluid may appear as high signal intensity on GRASS images because of T2*-weighting. We recommend MR as the procedure of choice for diagnosis of uncomplicated internal derangements of the TMJ. Two-compartment arthrography with videofluoroscopy is an important ancillary procedure that should be performed whenever capsular adhesions or perforations are suspected and not demonstrated with MR and whenever MR is inconclusive.