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Ketenci A et al. – Thiocolchicoside can be used in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. The ointment form may be a good alternative, particularly in patients who cannot receive injections.
Methods- 65 patients with acute myofascial pain syndrome were recruited into the study.
- Patients were randomized into three groups. The first group received thiocolchicoside ointment onto the trigger points, the second group received 8 mg thiocolchicoside intramuscular injection to the trigger points, and the third group received both treatments.
- Treatment was applied for 5 consecutive days.
- Algometric and goniometric measurements and pain severity assessments with visual analog scale (VAS) were repeated on the first, third, and fifth days of the treatment.
- Pain severity measured with VAS significantly improved after the first day in the mono–therapy groups and after the third day in all groups.
- While significant improvement was observed in all three groups in right lateral flexion measurements, no significant changes were observed in the combined treatment group in left lateral flexion measurements.
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