期刊
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
卷 11, 期 7, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/jcm11071761
关键词
chronic rheumatic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint; rheumatoid arthritis; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; guideline; Delphi method; consensus
资金
- Open Access Publication Fund of Philipps-Universitat Marburg
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation)
This study emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment of chronic rheumatic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to avoid severe sequelae. The study aims to identify and discuss controversial topics in guideline development to encourage further research. The results suggest that contrast-enhanced MRI is the preferred diagnostic method for TMJ arthritis, and corticosteroid injection should be limited to therapy-refractory cases and single injection.
Introduction: Due to potentially severe sequelae (impaired growth, condylar resorption, and ankylosis) early diagnosis of chronic rheumatic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and timely onset of therapy are essential. Aim: Owing to very limited evidence the aim of the study was to identify and discuss controversial topics in the guideline development to promote further focused research. Methods: Through a systematic literature search, 394 out of 3771 publications were included in a German interdisciplinary guideline draft. Two workgroups (1: oral and maxillofacial surgery, 2: interdisciplinary) voted on 77 recommendations/statements, in 2 independent anonymized and blinded consensus phases (Delphi process). Results: The voting results were relatively homogenous, except for a greater proportion of abstentions amongst the interdisciplinary group (p < 0.001). Eighty-four percent of recommendations/statements were approved in the first round, 89% with strong consensus. Fourteen recommendations/statements (18.2%) required a prolonged consensus phase and further discussion. Discussion: Contrast-enhanced MRI was confirmed as the method of choice for the diagnosis of TMJ arthritis. Intraarticular corticosteroid injection is to be limited to therapy-refractory cases and single injection only. In adults, alloplastic joint replacement is preferable to autologous replacement. In children/adolescents, autologous reconstruction may be performed lacking viable alternatives. Alloplastic options are currently still considered experimental.
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