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New Techniques for the Quantification of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain
Current Pain and Headache Reports, 09/17/09

Basford JR – Although progress may be somewhat slower in fibromyalgia, in which attention appears to focus on pain sensitivity and functional brain imaging, a number of approaches now seem promising in their ability to quantify the physical and biochemical characteristics of the taut bands and trigger points of myofascial pain. This review focuses on myofascial pain with an emphasis on the growing capability of MRI, microanalytic techniques, and ultrasonography to assess, quantitate, and even visualize the characteristics of these stigmatic lesions.

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Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome - A Dilemma
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 10/22/09 Relevance Score: 90%

The Predetermined Sites of Examination for Tender Points in Fibromyalgia Syndrome Are Frequently Associated With Myofascial Trigger Points
The Journal of Pain, 11/17/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Characteristics of patients with chronic pain accessing treatment with medical cannabis in Washington State
Journal of Opioid Management, 11/03/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Contribution of the local and referred pain from active myofascial trigger points in fibromyalgia syndrome
Pain, 10/13/09 Relevance Score: 89%

The efficacy of topical thiocolchicoside (Muscoril) in the treatment of acute cervical myofascial pain syndrome: a single-blind, randomized, prospective, phase IV clinical study
Agri, 10/01/09 Relevance Score: 82%