ArticleTurkish journal of medical sciences2022
Ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal block for myofascial pain syndrome: a prospective clinical study.
Article in Turkish journal of medical sciences, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Comparison of erector spinae plane block and rhomboid intercostal block for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing unilateral breast surgery.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Trial
- Comparative effects of Bowen therapy and tennis ball technique on pain and functional disability in patients with thoracic myofascial pain syndrome.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Trial
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Polydeoxyribonucleotide for Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Narrative Review of Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Translational Considerations.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block in unilateral cervicothoracic myofascial pain syndrome: a retrospective study.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Article
- The efficacy of serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block performed under ultrasound guidance in thoracic postherpetic neuralgia: a retrospective cohort study.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Article
- Efficacy and Clinical Role of Rhomboid Intercostal Nerve Block for Postoperative Pain Management: a Narrative Review.Current pain and headache reports · 2025Review
- Chronic Pain: An Update of Clinical Practices and Advances in Chronic Pain Management.The Eurasian journal of medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundMyofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common chronic pain syndrome that may affect quality of life, daily living activities, and psychological status. Ultrasound (US)-guided rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) is a recently defined plane block and used for chronic pain such as postmastectomy syndrome and MPS. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of US-guided RIB for the management of pain, quality of life, physical disability, and patient satisfaction in MPS.
methodsIn this prospective study, between February and March 2021, a total of 30 patients who applied with the diagnosis of MPS, were included. The patients received US-guided RIB. Pain intensity was evaluated using a numerical rating scale (NRS) at pretreatment, and just after the intervention, at day 1, and 1, 2, 4, and 6 weeks after the intervention. At pretreatment and 6 weeks after treatment, Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) for health-related quality of life, Neck Disability Index (NDI), and patient satisfaction were evaluated.
resultsThere was a statistically significant decrease in average NRS immediately after treatment, at day 1 and week 1,2,4, and 6 compared to the pretreatment (p < 0.0001). The average SF-36 scores advanced at 6 weeks after treatment. There was a statistically significant reduction in mean NDI scores throughout the follow-up period (p < 0.001). DISCUSSION: Our study demonstrated that RIB had improved neck function, physical and mental quality of life, and patient satisfaction in MPS. Therefore, we think US-guided RIB could be an alternative treatment modality in patients suffering from MPS.
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