Myofascial Pain May Present Clinically as Occipital Neuralgia

Neurosurgery ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 610-613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven B. Graff-Radford ◽  
Bernadette Jaeger ◽  
John L. Reeves
Keyword(s):  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Occipital Neuralgia ◽  
Invasive Procedures ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Case Presentations

Abstract Three case presentations illustrate that the clinical signs and symptoms of occipital neuralgia may be produced by myofascial pain. Assessment of myofascial trigger points is needed before making a diagnosis of occipital neuralgia. Myofascial trigger points can be effectively treated with minimally invasive procedures, thereby avoiding irreversible surgical interventions.

Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders among Nepalese Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
Peeyush Shivhare ◽  
Vivek Singh ◽  
Ritesh Giri ◽  
Ankur Singh ◽  
Mohan Raju Penumatcha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Gum Chewing ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Dental Appointment

 Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) comprise of a variety of clinical signs and symptoms such as joint sounds, muscle tenderness, joint tenderness, deviation, deflection, pain on mouth opening, protru­sive, lateral movement and limited mouth opening which can be the re­sult of trauma, stress, gum chewing, hard food biting habits, bruxism, long dental appointment. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in Nepalese population in Eastern Nepal. Methods: The study was performed from May 2018 to Oct 2018. All the patients who came to the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital (NMCTH) and health camps in Eastern part of Nepal were included. The self-administered questions were asked to the subjects about demographic data, different signs and symptoms of TMDs and etiological factors responsible for it. Results: More than two thirds of the study sample (83.96%) in the present study had one or more clinical signs and symptoms of TMDs. Deviation of mandible on mouth opening and clicking sound made up the highest per­centage. Females were reported to have significantly higher prevalence of TMDs signs and symptoms than male. Disc displacement was the most prevalent disorder followed by myofascial pain and degenerative joint dis­order. Conclusions: The results of this study show that a significant percentage of the population has signs and symptoms of TMDs. Measures should be taken to prevent and treat TMDs in this part of the world.

scholarly journals A CASE REPORT ON STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID SYNDROME - A TRUE PAIN IN THE NECK

2019 ◽  
pp. 105-109
Author(s):  
Gaurav Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndromes ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Pain Syndromes ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Syndrome Myofascial

The Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle may develop myofascial trigger points and the physical manifestation of pain and signs and symptoms due to these trigger points is commonly referred to as SCM syndrome. The diagnosis of SCM syndrome can be onerous as non-specific signs and symptoms associated with SCM syndrome may vary in presentation. The subject in this case report had post-acceleration-deceleration induced injury to SCM with hypertrophy of sternocleidomastoid muscle on the left side. The patient reported pain over the left SCM muscle, forehead, around the ipsilateral eye, over the cheek, the tip of the chin, sternoclavicular joint and deep in the throat upon. The patient was ascribed various diagnosis before a definitive diagnosis was made. The patient underwent three trigger point injections under ultrasound guidance, last one with BOTOX, and reported long-lasting pain relief. Overall with intensive physical therapy and trigger point injections the acute symptoms resolved. Key words: Sternocleidomastoid syndrome, myofascial pain syndromes, trigger points, ultrasound, Botox

scholarly journals Dementia and Major Neurocognitive Disorders: Some Lessons Learned One Century after the first Alois Alzheimer’s Clinical Notes

Geriatrics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Donatella Rita Petretto ◽  
Gian Pietro Carrogu ◽  
Luca Gaviano ◽  
Lorenzo Pili ◽  
Roberto Pili
Keyword(s):  
Young Woman ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorders ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Alzheimer Dementia ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
Alois Alzheimer ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms

Over 100 years ago, Alois Alzheimer presented the clinical signs and symptoms of what has been later called “Alzheimer Dementia” in a young woman whose name was Augustine Deter [...]

scholarly journals Correction to: Levoketoconazole improves clinical signs and symptoms and patient-reported outcomes in patients with Cushing’s syndrome

Pituitary ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliza B. Geer ◽  
Roberto Salvatori ◽  
Atanaska Elenkova ◽  
Maria Fleseriu ◽  
Rosario Pivonello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cushing’S Syndrome ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cushing's Syndrome ◽  
Original Version ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Author Group ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms

The original version of the article unfortunately contained an error in the first name and the surname of one of the authors in the author group. The last author name was incorrectly published as ‘F. Pecori Giraldi’ and the corrected name is ‘Francesca Pecori Giraldi’ (First name: Francesca; Surname: Pecori Giraldi).

scholarly journals A 38-year demographic study of central and peripheral giant cell granulomas of the jaws

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadi Saghafi ◽  
Reza Zare-Mahmoodabadi ◽  
Narges Ghazi ◽  
Mohammad Zargari
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Posterior Maxilla ◽  
Frequent Site ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Anterior Mandible

Objective: The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze the demographic characteristics of patients with central giant cell granulomas (CGCGs) and peripheral giant cell granulomas (PGCGs) in Iranian population.Methods: The data were obtained from records of 1019 patients with CGCG and PGCG of the jaws referred to our department between 1972 and 2010. This 38-year retrospective study was based on existing data. Information regarding age distribution, gender, location of the lesion and clinical signs and symptoms was documented. Results: A total of 1019 patients were affected GCGLs including 435 CGCGs and 584 PGCGs during the study. The mean age was 28.91 ± 18.16. PGCGs and CGCGs had a peak of occurrence in the first and second decade of life respectively. A female predominance was shown in CGCG cases (57.70%), whereas PGCGs were more frequent in males (50.85%). Five hundred and ninety-eight cases of all giant cell lesions (58.7 %) occurred in the mandible. Posterior mandible was the most frequent site for both CGCG and PGCG cases. The second most common site for PGCG was posterior maxilla (21%), whereas anterior mandible was involved in CGCG (19.45%). The majority of patients were asymptomatic. Conclusions: In contrast to most of previous studies PGCGs occur more common in the first decade and also more frequently in male patients. Although the CGCGs share some histopathologic similarities with PGCGs, differences in demographic features may be observed in different populations which may help in the diagnosis and management of these lesions.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(2) 2016 p.220-223

scholarly journals Is Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw an Infection? A Histological and Microbiological Ten-Year Summary

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Hinson ◽  
C. W. Smith ◽  
E. R. Siegel ◽  
B. C. Stack
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw ◽  
Multifactorial Disease ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Surgical Treatments

The role of infection in the etiology of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is poorly understood. Large-scale epidemiological descriptions of the histology and microbiology of BRONJ are not found in the literature. Herein, we present a systematic review of BRONJ histology and microbiology (including demographics, immunocompromised associations, clinical signs and symptoms, disease severity, antibiotic and surgical treatments, and recovery status) validating that infection should still be considered a prime component in the multifactorial disease.

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