2022
DOI: 10.3390/dj11010003
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Successful Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) with Surgical Cauterization of Temporalis Muscle Trigger Points: A Case Report

Abstract: For patients suffering from myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) affecting muscles of mastication, traditional trigger point therapy treatment regimens can prove inconvenient, due to the short duration of pain relief after each injection and expense of repeated visits which are often not covered by insurance. We present a case of a patient treated using an alternative technique that could develop into an additional modality for treating MPS patients who are refractory to conservative treatment. This technique involv… Show more

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“…These interventions cater to different aspects of trigger point management, offering patients options to suit their specific needs and conditions. 16 V.…”
Section: IIImentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These interventions cater to different aspects of trigger point management, offering patients options to suit their specific needs and conditions. 16 V.…”
Section: IIImentioning
confidence: 99%