BACKGROUND The evaluation of possible differences in the distribution or characteristics of palpation-induced pain in the masticatory muscles could be valuable in terms of diagnostic assessment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of different combinations of anterior temporalis (AT) and masseter palpation-induced pain in the diagnostic of temporomandibular disorder (TMD), primary ...

We have reviewed 1066 thyroid lesions and compared the relative incidence of the so called 'palpation thyroiditis' between autoimmune thyroiditis and normal thyroid parenchyme surrounding the nodular thyroid lesion and also discussed the pathogenesis of palpation thyroiditis. The typical histopathologic features of 'palpation thyroiditis' were seen in 275 cases among 467 adenomatous goiters and...

STUDY OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical assessment of splenic enlargement using specific bedside maneuvers including Traube's space percussion, the splenic percussion sign, Middleton's maneuver, supine palpation, and right lateral decubitus palpation. DESIGN Quasi-experimental prospective study of cases and controls selected according to the results of abdominal ultrasonographic examinations...

We developed a palpation simulator for training on muscle palpation techniques for myofascial pain syndrome. This simulator consisted of two layers that resemble the hardness of actual human skin-fat and muscle tissues. Furthermore, a muscle nodule model made of urethane rubber was laid in the simulator. Five participants were trained on the palpation technique for localizing the muscle nodule ...