Aǧrı : Ağrı (Algoloji) Derneği'nin Yayın organıdır = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The efficacy of topical thiocolchicoside (Muscoril) in the treatment of acute cervical myofascial pain syndrome: a single-blind, randomized, prospective, phase IV clinical study.
Myofascial pain syndrome is a disorder characterized by hypersensitive sites called trigger points at one or more muscles and/or connective tissue, leading to pain, muscle spasm, sensitivity, rigor, limitation of movement, weakness, and rarely, autonomic dysfunction. Various treatment methods have been used in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. Among these, stretch and spray technique, trigger point injection, dry needling, pharmacological agents, and physical therapy modalities have been proven effective. ⋯ 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.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of preoperative lornoxicam versus tramadol on postoperative pain and adverse effects in adult tonsillectomy patients.
This study assessed the efficacy and adverse effects of preoperatively administered lornoxicam versus tramadol in adults, for post-tonsillectomy pain. ⋯ Preoperative 8 mg lornoxicam was more effective than 50 mg tramadol with respect to early postoperative tonsillectomy pain in adult patients, and side effects were similar.
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Pain in the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joint is the main symptom of temporomandibular disorders. The etiology of temporomandibular disorder pain is multifactorial. ⋯ Although factors such as trauma, occlusal discrepancies, stress, parafunctions, hypermobility, age, gender, and heredity have been implicated in the maintenance of temporomandibular disorder pain, there are still controversies regarding the actual etiology. This review will summarize the past and current concepts related to the etiology of arthrogenic- and myogenic-originated temporomandibular pain.