Synovial fluid glycosaminoglycan (acid mucopolysaccharide) analysis in assessment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction. A pilot study

The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
A J SmithJ M Lloyd

Abstract

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) synovial fluid was aspirated from normal control subjects and patients undergoing surgery for TMJ dysfunction. The glycosaminoglycan (GAG) composition of this fluid was analysed and compared with the clinical diagnosis and histological appearance of the condylar tissues. Changes in GAG composition were observed where a histologically hyperplastic response was seen in joint tissues, but these findings did not necessarily correlate with the initial clinical diagnosis. It is suggested that the fluid composition reflects the current metabolic activities of the tissues and may provide a useful marker of such processes.

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