A 50 year old male patient complains of restricted mouth opening. Patient had undergone TMJ surgery 3 weeks back. Arthrography was done which revealed fibrous adhesions in joint space. Which of the following is most likely to be occurred during the diagnostic procedure in this patient?
High-Yield Explanation
Adhesions may restrict normal movement of the disc during the mandibular opening, resulting in a “stuck disc” and possible closed lock. Adhesions are best identified with arthrography by resistance to injection of contrast agent.
White and Pharoah, Oral radiology, ed 7th, pg-506