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Anteriolateral disc w/o reduction on left and anteriomedial disc w/reduction on right for month. meds, arthrocentesis, splint w/ no relief. next step?
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TMJ arthroscopy: Sounds like you're a good candidate for TMJ arthroscopy, which has a higher success rate than arthrocentesis alone.
Answered 6/10/2014
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2nd opinion: This is not common and it appears you have had excellent diagnosis and attempted tx. Consider a dentist or physician that utilizes myoneural diagnosis and treatment. Good luck.
Answered 10/3/2016
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