ArticleJournal of Yeungnam medical science2024
Ultrasound imaging and guidance in the management of myofascial pain syndrome: a narrative review.
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- Anatomical study of the innervation of the tibialis anterior muscle and its relationship with myofascial trigger points.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2026Article
- Ultrasound elastography to guide compression therapy for gastrocnemius trigger points in runners.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Integrating Ultrasound-Guided Injections and Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation in Chronic Myofascial/Lumbar Pain.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Importance of Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Psoas Major Muscle and Ultrasound-Guided Treatment Algorithm.Clinical medicine insights. Arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks in chronic pain: a narrative review.Journal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care · 2024Review
- Integrating Ultrasound-Guided Multifidus Injections with Repeated Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain: A Feasibility Study.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
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Abstract
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by muscle pain, tenderness, and trigger points. Ultrasonography has emerged as a key tool for diagnosing and treating MPS owing to its ability to provide precise, minimally invasive guidance. This review discusses the use of ultrasonography in various approaches to evaluate and manage MPS. Studies have shown that shear-wave sonoelastography can effectively assess muscle elasticity and offer insights into trapezius stiffness in patients with MPS. Ultrasound-guided interfascial hydrodissection, especially with visual feedback, has demonstrated effectiveness in treating trapezius MPS. Similarly, ultrasound-guided rhomboid interfascial plane blocks and perimysium dissection for posterior shoulder MPS have significantly reduced pain and improved quality of life. The combination of extracorporeal shockwave therapy with ultrasound-guided lidocaine injections has been particularly successful in reducing pain and stiffness in trapezius MPS. Research regarding various guided injections, including dry needling, interfascial plane blocks, and fascial hydrodissection, emphasizes the importance of ultrasonography for accuracy and safety. Additionally, ultrasound-guided delivery of local anesthetics and steroids to the quadratus lumborum muscle has shown lasting pain relief over a 6-month period. Overall, these findings highlight the pivotal role of ultrasonography in the assessment and treatment of MPS.
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