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KMID : 0355220100350030221
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Journal of Korean Academy Oral Medicine
2010 Volume.35 No. 3 p.221 ~ p.227
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Treatment of Chronic Myofascial Pain with Botulinum Toxin : Case Report
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Hong Seong-Ju
Yoon Chang-Lyuk
Ahn Jong-Mo
Ryu Ji-Won
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Abstract
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MyoFascial Pain Syndrome(MFPS) is defined as a regional pain syndrome characterized by muscle pain caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). Myofascial pain is a common cause of persistent regional pain such as neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, and orofacial pain. Clinicians who deal with orofacial pain must also understand the role of myofascial pain. This case report presents the treatment of botulinum toxin A for chronic myofascial pain.
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KEYWORD
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Botulinum toxin A, Chronic pain, Myofascial pain, Orofacial pain
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