{"id":"69a234c3efd4f1d91750435a","name":"Temporomandibular Joint Radiographs","slug":"temporomandibular-joint-radiographs","description":"Structured template for bilateral TMJ radiographic evaluation with closed-mouth and open-mouth views","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"Head & Neck"},"tags":["tmj","temporomandibular joint","bilateral","closed-mouth","open-mouth","mandibular condyle"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Radiographs of the Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints -- 6 Views","aiInstructions":"Use the examination type and number of views as stated in the input report. Format as 'Radiographs of the [Bilateral/Left/Right] Temporomandibular Joint(s) -- [number] Views'"},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior studies are mentioned in the input, document them. Otherwise, use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"AP and lateral views of the bilateral temporomandibular joints are submitted in the closed-mouth position. Lateral views of the bilateral temporomandibular joints in the open-mouth position are also provided for dynamic assessment.","aiInstructions":"Document the specific views obtained (AP, lateral, etc.), positions (closed-mouth, open-mouth), and laterality. Preserve technical details from the input report."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Bilateral temporomandibular joint evaluation is performed.","aiInstructions":"Provide overview of bilateral findings. Then address each joint separately with specific findings regarding fracture, dislocation, and condylar motion.","fields":[{"name":"Left Temporomandibular Joint - Closed-Mouth","defaultText":"No evidence of fracture or dislocation is identified.","aiInstructions":"Document presence or absence of fracture and dislocation on closed-mouth views. Use information explicitly stated in the input."},{"name":"Left Temporomandibular Joint - Open-Mouth","defaultText":"Expected anterior excursion of the mandibular condyle is noted.","aiInstructions":"Assess and document condylar motion and excursion on open-mouth views. Note any limitations or abnormalities in movement."},{"name":"Right Temporomandibular Joint - Closed-Mouth","defaultText":"No evidence of fracture or dislocation is identified.","aiInstructions":"Document presence or absence of fracture and dislocation on closed-mouth views. Use information explicitly stated in the input."},{"name":"Right Temporomandibular Joint - Open-Mouth","defaultText":"Expected anterior excursion of the mandibular condyle is noted.","aiInstructions":"Assess and document condylar motion and excursion on open-mouth views. Note any limitations or abnormalities in movement."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"1. Expected physiologic motion of the bilateral temporomandibular joints with no obvious evidence of fracture or dislocation.\n\nIf clinical symptoms persist, clinical correlation is suggested regarding the potential utility of MR imaging for further evaluation.","aiInstructions":"Summarize key findings for each joint. Include impression regarding fracture, dislocation, and condylar motion. Add recommendation for advanced imaging (MRI) if clinically indicated based on persistent symptoms or inconclusive radiographic findings."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Temporomandibular Joint Radiographs radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/temporomandibular-joint-radiographs","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/temporomandibular-joint-radiographs","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a234c3efd4f1d91750435a","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/temporomandibular-joint-radiographs","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:19.255Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}