ABSTRACT Objective This study compared the clinical outcomes of ultrasound‐guided temporomandibular joint lavage and intra‐articular injection with traditional methods for treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD), aiming to offer valuable insights for clinical. Materials and Methods Forty TMD patients (20 per group) were randomly assigned to receive either traditional temporomandibular joint lavage and intra‐articular injection or an ultrasound‐guided approach. Immediate postoperative MRI assessed the joint cavity. Results Ultrasound guidance significantly reduced the number of needle attempts compared to the traditional approach ( p 0.05). The occurrence of postoperative complications was similar in both groups ( p > 0.05). Conclusion Ultrasound‐guided treatment is a precise and minimally invasive method for treating TMD, offering better outcomes in terms of pain relief and joint function.
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