Effectiveness of Butorphanol Intra Articular Injection in Signs and Symptoms of Internal Disorders of the Temporomandibular Joint Among Yemeni Patients in Sana'a City.
Hassan Abdulwahab Al-Shamahy,
Taghreed Ahmed M Al-Kibsi
Abstract:Background and aim: TMJ arthralgia is a painful ailment that is thought to be related to local inflammation in the jaw joint. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a single intra-articular (IA) injection of butorphanol into the TMJ for lowering pain and improving mouth opening. The concept was that butorphanol would significantly lessen TMJ pain and improve mouth opening.
Methods: Eleven patients were treated in this serie, which was followed up on for three months. Participants… Show more
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