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D7870 Tmj aspiration joint fluid

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Also known as: TMJ aspiration, arthrocentesis

Temporomandibular joint aspiration of joint fluid (arthrocentesis to withdraw synovial fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes).

Clinical Context

Aspiration of synovial fluid from the temporomandibular joint for diagnostic analysis or therapeutic purposes (decompression, medication injection, lavage).

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Specialties

Oral SurgeryTMJ Specialist

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