The myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is considered the most common musculoskeletal condition. The lumbopelvic pain (LPP) is established as one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders. Nevertheless, previous research has not yet studied the contractibility changes by tensiomyography between myofascial trigger point (MTrP) types and normal tissue. Therefore, the aim of this study was to det...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the compatibility of novel nano-calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite/poly-amino acid (n-CDHA/PAA) complex biomaterials with muscle and bone tissue in an in vivo model. METHODS Thirty-two New Zealand white rabbits were used in this study. Biomaterials were surgically implanted into each rabbit in the back erector spinae and in tibia with induced defect. Polyethylene was impla...

Much of the research on backpack design has been focused on spinal loading/biomechanics while the wearer is in a neutral/upright trunk posture, such as those employed by outdoor enthusiasts and schoolchildren. This research has led to some important harness design improvements that reduce trunk muscle exertions, fatigue and improve overall comfort. There are number of occupations, however, wher...

Inadequate pain relief after cardiac surgery increases morbidity and persistent post-sternotomy syndrome significantly, regional analgesia could improve control outcomes in surgery.1Deneuville M. Bisserier A. Regnard J.F. et al.Continuous intercostal with 0.5% bupivacaine thoracotomy: A randomized study.Ann Thorac Surg. 1993; 55: 381-385Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (51) Google Scholar, ...

We report the case of a 56-year-old woman who presented with enlarging, painful upper back mass that had developed 4 days ago. The patient was referred to Emergency Department from primary care facility after ultrasonography showed an ill-defined mass-like lesion in muscle potential for malignancy. Magnetic resonance imaging and at Eunpyeong St.Mary’s Hospital revealed hypervascular longitudina...