Effectiveness of PRP As A pain Management Method in Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis; A Case Report

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https://doi.org/10.22317/imj.v6i2.1180

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Pain Management, Temporomandibular Joint, Injections, Intra-Articular, Platelet-Rich Plasma

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this case report study was to use a relatively new chronic pain management method for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder by using  intra-articular injections of platelet rich plasma (PRP) to patient with long standing problem. 

Methods: Patient’s own blood drawn, mixed with anticoagulant, centrifuged twice for preparation of PRP, then 0.5ml of prepared PRP injected intra-articular in TMJ for both right and left side, three sessions of PRP injection done with spacing of 4 weeks in between and patient follow up done for 24 months after last session.

Results: The patient was completely symptoms free even after 24 months since last PRP injection session.

Conclusion: Intra articular injection of PRP seems to be a safe, effective and cheap pain management method for chronic pain resulting from TMJ disorder.

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2022-06-26

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Ghali Wadi Algawwam, H. ., Ahmed Mohammad , A. ., & Abbas Ali Askar, S. . (2022). Effectiveness of PRP As A pain Management Method in Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis; A Case Report. Iraq Medical Journal, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.22317/imj.v6i2.1180

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