The study aims to assess the outcomes of arthroscopic lysis and lavage procedure with and without single intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid in managing patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction. The research question that this study will answer is: Does arthroscopic lysis and lavage combined with hyaluronic acid provide better outcomes in terms of pain intensity and maximum mouth opening compared to arthroscopic lysis and lavage alone?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
52
Arthroscopic lysis and lavage without intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection
Arthroscopic lysis and lavage followed by intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid
Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
Pain intensity
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 10 , where 10 indicates no pain and 10 indicates worst pain
Time frame: baseline enrollment, preoperatively on day of surgery, Week 1, Month 1, Month 3, and Month 6 after intervention
Maximum mouth opening
Maximum mouth opening will be measured as the distance between the upper and lower incisors using a digital caliper and recorded in millimeters
Time frame: baseline enrollment, preoperatively on day of the surgery, week 1, Month 1, Month 3, and Month 6 after intervention
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.