Table 3. | Baseline characteristics and MRI findings at baseline in group A and group AL |
| Clinical and MRI findings | Group A (n = 23) | Group AL (n = 14) |
|---|---|---|
| Mouth opening in mm (Mean [SD]) | ||
| Without pain | 28 (1.7) | 27 (1.4) |
| Maximum assisted | 36 (1.7) | 35 (1.8) |
| CPI (Mean [SD]) | 6.15 (0.31) | 6.97 (0.34) |
| Disc displacement without reduction | ||
| Unilateral | 15 | 9 |
| Bilateral | 8 | 5 |
| Disc deformation | ||
| Unilateral | 11 | 7 |
| Bilateral | 10 | 6 |
| Joint effusion | ||
| Unilateral | 7 | 8 |
| Bilateral | 7 | 3 |
| Hard tissue changes | ||
| Unilateral | 10 | 7 |
| Bilateral | 7 | 5 |
n = number of patients; MRI = magnetic resonance imaging; A = anaesthesia; AL = anaesthesia and lavage; CPI = characteristic pain index; SD = standard deviation.
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