Evaluation of treatments for myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia.
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and fibromyalgia (FM) are complex conditions and pose significant challenges to clinicians and patients. This chapter explores available treatments for MPS and FM in the context of pathophysiology, clinical evidence, and experimental support. This information may prove to be helpful in designing individualized treatment for patients with these complex syndromes. New treatments should be critically and carefully evaluated as they appear.
Rudin
Nathan J
NJ
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 5249 East Terrace Drive, Mail Code 9950, Madison, WI 53718-8339, USA. nj.rudin@hosp.wisc.edu
D000818:Animals; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009209:Myofascial Pain Syndromes / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*