Myo vs. Myofascial Injection for Myofascial Trigger Points
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
In this study, the effectiveness of two different application methods that can be used in myofascial trigger point injection treatment will be compared.
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Detailed Description
This study aims to compare the intramuscular trigger point injection, which is traditionally used in the treatment of myofascial trigger points with the method in which facial layers are also included in the application.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Research arm After the myofascial trigger points are determined by ultrasonography (HI VISION Preirus; Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan), injections will be given to the myofascial layers from the deep to the superficial. First, the local anesthetic solution will be injected to create a separation in the intermuscle (epimysial) fascia. The injectable will then be infiltrated into the intermuscular hypoechoic nodule. Then, the deep fascia will be infiltrated layer by layer. Finally, the procedure will be completed by infiltrating the superficial fascia. |
Procedure: myo + fascial injection
10 cc 0.5 % lidocain solution injection for intermuscular hypersensitive nodule as well as for fascial layers as described.
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| Active Comparator: Control arm Patients in the control group will be injected with the same amount of local anesthetic solution under ultrasound guidance to intramuscular hypoechoic nodules detected by ultrasonography (HI VISION Preirus; Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan). |
Procedure: traditional trigger point injection
10 cc 0.5 % lidocain solution injection for intermuscular hypersensitive nodule as described.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- VAS(Visual Analog Scale) [Baseline]
Pain intensity will be evaluated with the visual analog scale (VAS). VAS is a scale used to digitize subjective values such as behavior or characteristics that cannot be measured directly. Two end definitions of the parameter to be evaluated are written on both ends of a 10 cm line and the patient is asked to indicate where his/her condition is appropriate on this line by drawing a line (0. : no pain, 10: very severe pain)
- VAS(Visual Analog Scale) [30 minutes after intervention]
Pain intensity will be evaluated with the visual analog scale (VAS). VAS is a scale used to digitize subjective values such as behavior or characteristics that cannot be measured directly. Two end definitions of the parameter to be evaluated are written on both ends of a 10 cm line and the patient is asked to indicate where his/her condition is appropriate on this line by drawing a line (0. : no pain, 10: very severe pain)
- VAS(Visual Analog Scale) [72 hours after intervention]
Pain intensity will be evaluated with the visual analog scale (VAS). VAS is a scale used to digitize subjective values such as behavior or characteristics that cannot be measured directly. Two end definitions of the parameter to be evaluated are written on both ends of a 10 cm line and the patient is asked to indicate where his/her condition is appropriate on this line by drawing a line (0. : no pain, 10: very severe pain)
- VAS(Visual Analog Scale) [1 week after intervention]
Pain intensity will be evaluated with the visual analog scale (VAS). VAS is a scale used to digitize subjective values such as behavior or characteristics that cannot be measured directly. Two end definitions of the parameter to be evaluated are written on both ends of a 10 cm line and the patient is asked to indicate where his/her condition is appropriate on this line by drawing a line (0. : no pain, 10: very severe pain)
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Pressure Pain Threshold [Baseline]
The Baseline 1200-303 (Push-Pull Force Gauge®, Fabrication Enterprises, Inc.) algometer will be used to measure pressure pain threshold. The Baseline 1200-3031 cm2 is a dynamometer applied with a flat tip. The device is brought into contact with the skin at an angle of 90º and a force is applied to provide an increase of 1 kg per second. The first value at which the patient feels the sensation of pain is recorded. The average of 3 measurements taken at 30-second intervals is recorded as the patient's pressure pain threshold
- Pressure Pain Threshold [30 minutes after intervention]
The Baseline 1200-303 (Push-Pull Force Gauge®, Fabrication Enterprises, Inc.) algometer will be used to measure pressure pain threshold. The Baseline 1200-3031 cm2 is a dynamometer applied with a flat tip. The device is brought into contact with the skin at an angle of 90º and a force is applied to provide an increase of 1 kg per second. The first value at which the patient feels the sensation of pain is recorded. The average of 3 measurements taken at 30-second intervals is recorded as the patient's pressure pain threshold
- Pressure Pain Threshold [72 hours after intervention]
The Baseline 1200-303 (Push-Pull Force Gauge®, Fabrication Enterprises, Inc.) algometer will be used to measure pressure pain threshold. The Baseline 1200-3031 cm2 is a dynamometer applied with a flat tip. The device is brought into contact with the skin at an angle of 90º and a force is applied to provide an increase of 1 kg per second. The first value at which the patient feels the sensation of pain is recorded. The average of 3 measurements taken at 30-second intervals is recorded as the patient's pressure pain threshold
- Pressure Pain Threshold [1 week after intervention]
The Baseline 1200-303 (Push-Pull Force Gauge®, Fabrication Enterprises, Inc.) algometer will be used to measure pressure pain threshold. The Baseline 1200-3031 cm2 is a dynamometer applied with a flat tip. The device is brought into contact with the skin at an angle of 90º and a force is applied to provide an increase of 1 kg per second. The first value at which the patient feels the sensation of pain is recorded. The average of 3 measurements taken at 30-second intervals is recorded as the patient's pressure pain threshold
- Functional Status [Baseline]
The change in the functional status of the patients will be evaluated with the neck disability index (NDI). NDI is a 10-question questionnaire most commonly used to evaluate nonspecific mechanical neck pain. A total score between 0 and 50 is obtained by scoring each question between 0 (no disability) and 5 (complete disability). The validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of the scale was shown.
- Functional Status [72 hours after intervention]
The change in the functional status of the patients will be evaluated with the neck disability index (NDI). NDI is a 10-question questionnaire most commonly used to evaluate nonspecific mechanical neck pain. A total score between 0 and 50 is obtained by scoring each question between 0 (no disability) and 5 (complete disability). The validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of the scale was shown.
- Functional Status [1 week after intervention]
The change in the functional status of the patients will be evaluated with the neck disability index (NDI). NDI is a 10-question questionnaire most commonly used to evaluate nonspecific mechanical neck pain. A total score between 0 and 50 is obtained by scoring each question between 0 (no disability) and 5 (complete disability). The validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of the scale was shown.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Pain in the upper back area
Detection of active trigger point in upper back muscles (trapezius, levator scapula, rhomboids, supraspinatus and infraspinatus)
Presence of at least two of the three criteria recommended for the diagnosis of trigger point:
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Taut band
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Hypersensitive point
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Referred pain
Pain VAS score ≥ 4
Between the ages of 18-65 -
Exclusion Criteria:
Using analgesics or anti-inflammatory medicines.
Having received physical therapy for the same symptoms in the past 3 months
Serious psychiatric illness
Presence of malignancy or infection
Coagulation disorder
Pregnancy
History of operation in the relevant region
Presence of fibromyalgia syndrome
History of allergy to local anesthetics
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Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
Investigators
- Study Director: Buğra İnce, Izmir Bozyaka Education and Research Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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- Pirri C, Pirri N, Guidolin D, Macchi V, De Caro R, Stecco C. Ultrasound Imaging of the Superficial Fascia in the Upper Limb: Arm and Forearm. Diagnostics (Basel). 2022 Aug 4;12(8):1884. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12081884.
- Ricci V, Ricci C, Gervasoni F, Cocco G, Andreoli A, Ozcakar L. From Histoanatomy to Sonography in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM Approach. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Jan 1;102(1):92-97. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001975. Epub 2022 Jan 21.
- Ricci V, Ricci C, Mezian K, Nanka O, Ozcakar L. Trapezius Muscle and the Cutaneous Branches of Spinal Nerves: Sonographic/Anatomic Discussion of Myofascial Pain and Superficial Injections. Pain Med. 2023 Mar 1;24(3):221-225. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnac125. No abstract available.
- Stecco C, Macchi V, Porzionato A, Duparc F, De Caro R. The fascia: the forgotten structure. Ital J Anat Embryol. 2011;116(3):127-38.
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