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In a patient with TMJ osteoarthritis, which treatment should generally NOT be a first-line approach?

  1. Soft diet / jaw rest
  2. NSAIDs
  3. Arthrocentesis
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Correct answer: C. Arthrocentesis

OA management is conservative first (rest, NSAIDs, splints, PT); invasive procedures like arthrocentesis are reserved, not first-line.
  • A. Conservative, reversible care is appropriate first-line.
  • B. Anti-inflammatory analgesics are standard early management.
  • C. Correct (the 'should not do' answer). Invasive joint procedures are not first-line; OA is managed conservatively before any surgical/invasive intervention.

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