RT Journal Article
T1 Complications of temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis: A systematic review and metaanalysis of incidence and safety profile
A1 Vaira, Luigi Angelo
A1 Navarro Cuéllar, Carlos
A1 De Riu, Giacomo
AB Objective: TMJ arthrocentesis is a minimally invasive treatment for temporomandibular disorders, but its complication profile is not fully defined. This study evaluated the incidence and spectrum of associated adverse events.Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus were systematically searched for human studies reporting complications, including trials, observational studies, case series, and case reports. All were qualitatively reviewed; only studies with extractable numerical data were meta-analyzed.Results: Forty-six studies were included; 23 reported numerical data and 13 entered the meta-analysis. The pooled complication rate was ~11% (95% CI 5-18%) with high heterogeneity; excluding isolated post-procedural pain gave ~9%. Most events were minor and transient, especially periarticular swelling and temporary facial nerve dysfunction. Clinically significant complications (hematoma, infection, vascular injury) were rare (<1%), while severe events were limited to case reports.Conclusion: TMJarthrocentesis is a low-risk procedure. Substantialheterogeneity warrant cautious interpretation and highlight the needfor standardized assessment.
PB Taylorv&vFrancis
SN 0886-9634
YR 2026
FD 2026-04-29
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/136579
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/136579
LA eng
NO Vaira, L. A., Qadeer, H., Lechien, J. R., Maniaci, A., Maglitto, F., Consorti, G., … De Riu, G. (2026). Complications of temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of incidence and safety profile. CRANIO®, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2026.2665474
DS Docta Complutense
RD 14 may 2026