ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023
Ultrasound Imaging and Guidance for Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Narrative Review.
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- Clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block in unilateral cervicothoracic myofascial pain syndrome: a retrospective study.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Article
- Combined ultrasound-guided C2 DRG pulsed radiofrequency and suboccipital myofascial plane block for cervicogenic headache: a retrospective study.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- High-resolution ultrasound imaging of the spinal accessory nerve and associated injuries based on a prospective normative study and retrospective analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Educational Quality and Reliability of YouTube Content Related to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.Archives of rheumatology · 2025Article
- Ultrasound indicates imbalance of superficial posterior cervical muscles: a sign of cervical degenerative instability.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Ultrasound features of myofascial trigger points: a multimodal study integrating preliminary histological findings from the upper trapezius.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Hydro-Dissection of the Superficial Fascia for Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Case Series.Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU · 2025Article
- Integrating Ultrasound-Guided Injections and Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation in Chronic Myofascial/Lumbar Pain.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Ultrasound-Guided vs Non-Guided Pharmacopuncture for Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Multi-Center Prospective Comparative Study Protocol.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
- Ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks in chronic pain: a narrative review.Journal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care · 2024Review
- Ultrasound imaging and guidance in the management of myofascial pain syndrome: a narrative review.Journal of Yeungnam medical science · 2024Article
- Ultrasound-guided procedures for the management of chronic thoracic back pain: a technical review.Journal of ultrasound · 2024Review
- Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Athletes' Physical Performance: A Systematic Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Review
- Integrating Ultrasound-Guided Multifidus Injections with Repeated Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain: A Feasibility Study.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of ultrasound guided interfascial hydrodissection with the use of saline anesthetic solution for myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius: a single blind randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2023Article
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Abstract
Cervical myofascial pain is a very common clinical condition in the daily practice of musculoskeletal physicians. Physical examination is currently the cornerstone for evaluating the cervical muscles and identifying the eventual presence of myofascial trigger points. Herein, the role of ultrasound assessment in precisely localizing them is progressively mounting in the pertinent literature. Moreover, using ultrasound, not only the muscle tissue but also the fascial and neural elements can be accurately located/evaluated. Indeed, several potential pain generators, in addition to paraspinal muscles, can be involved in the clinical scenario of cervical myofascial pain syndrome. In this article, the authors extensively reviewed the sonographic approach for cervical myofascial pain in order to better diagnose or guide different procedures that can be performed in the clinical practice of musculoskeletal physicians.
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