TY - JOUR N2 - Introduction: Arthrocentesis has been used in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to analyze components of the synovial fluid or as a therapeutic procedure associated or not with the admini- stration of a drug. The rabbit is one of the most commonly used animal species as a model for pathologies that affect the TMJ. The aim of this study was to propose a specific technique to perform arthrocentesis on the rabbit TMJ, emphasizing descriptions of reference points and measurements for a successful puncture without complications. Materials and methods: Fourteen adult rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were used. The project was approved by the Scientific Ethics Committee of the Universidad de La Frontera (File Nº083/2016). Results: The description of the technique was divided into three steps: 1) Location of the rabbit TMJ, 2) Positioning of the needles in the TMJ, and 3) Passage of fluid through the TMJ. Conclusions: This arthrocen- tesis technique could help to simplify the procedure and give the investigator a guide for joint washing and extraction of synovial fluid in the rabbit TMJ. L1 - http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/112770/PDF/17.pdf L2 - http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/112770 PY - 2019 IS - No 2 EP - 326 DO - 10.24425/pjvs.2019.129223 KW - temporomandibular joint KW - temporomandibular joint disorders KW - arthrocentesis KW - rabbit A1 - Iturriaga, V. A1 - Vásquez, B. A1 - Veuthey, C. A1 - del Sol, M. PB - Polish Academy of Sciences Committee of Veterinary Sciences PB - University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn VL - vol.22 DA - 2019.07.01 T1 - Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis in a rabbit model: technique and recommendations in the study of temporomandibular disorders SP - 321 UR - http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/dlibra/publication/edition/112770 T2 - Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences ER -