Differential diagnosis between fibromyalgia syndrome and myofascial pain syndrome
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Differential Diagnosis of Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
Objectives: This review examines diagnostic factors of myofascial pain syndrome [MPS] and fibromyalgia [FMS], and their differential diagnosis. Findings:A base of electrophysiologic and anatomic data exists that supports the clinical identification of myofascial trigger point [TrP] features. Included are electrical characteristics of the TrP, visualization of the taut band and strong support fo...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1898-2395,1898-7516
DOI: 10.5604/18982395.1157583