@ARTICLE{Iturriaga_V._Temporomandibular_2019, author={Iturriaga, V. and Vásquez, B. and Veuthey, C. and del Sol, M.}, volume={vol.22}, number={No 2}, journal={Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences}, pages={321-326}, howpublished={online}, year={2019}, publisher={Polish Academy of Sciences Committee of Veterinary Sciences}, publisher={University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn}, abstract={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.}, type={Article}, title={Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis in a rabbit model: technique and recommendations in the study of temporomandibular disorders}, URL={http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/112770/PDF/17.pdf}, doi={10.24425/pjvs.2019.129223}, keywords={temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular joint disorders, arthrocentesis, rabbit}, }