Myofascial Pain Syndromes
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Myofascial Pain Syndromes
[OCOSH Code: D009209 279062009 M79.1 MD_MFPS]
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- Piriformis Syndrome (2)
- Pain from inflammation or congenital anomalies of the Piriformis Muscle. A chronic pelvic pain characterized by pain deep in the buttock that may radiate to posterior aspects of the leg. It is caused by the piriformis muscle compressing or irritating the Sciatic Nerve
MeSH Search Term "Piriformis Muscle Syndrome"[mesh]
ICD-10 Code M54.3 Sciatica
SNOMED-CT Term Piriformis syndrome (disorder) Concept ID: 129179000
Synonyms - Pelvic outlet syndrome
OCOSH Code: D055958 129179000 M54.3 MD_MFPS_PS
- TMJ (0)
- Internet resources relating to Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome. A variety of conditions affecting the anatomic and functional characteristics of the temporomandibular joint.
MeSH Search Term "Temporomandibular Joint Disorders"[mesh]
ICD-10 Code K07.6 Temporomandibular joint disorders
SNOMED-CT Term Temporomandibular joint disorder (disorder) Concept ID: 41888000
OCOSH Code: D013705 41888000 K07.6 MD_MFPS_TMJ
Resources
2005 Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome eMedicine Orthopedics
Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1250716-overview
Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is a common cause of lateral knee pain, particularly among runners, military personnel, and cyclists. It is considered an overuse syndrome that usually is treated successfully with a conservative approach. Biomechanical and training factors play a large role in the development of ITBFS, but its...
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ABC of psychological medicine - Musculoskeletal pain
Location: http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/325/7363/534
Musculoskeletal symptoms of pain are common This paper uses low back pain as an example. The principles of management outlined are also applicable to non-specific musculoskeletal symptoms in general. BMJ 2002;325:534-537 Chris J Main, Amanda C de C Williams.
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Myofascial Pain eMedicine PMR
Location: http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic84.htm
Myofascial pain (MP) is a common painful disorder responsible for many pain clinic visits. MP can affect any skeletal muscles in the body. Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 50% of body weight, and approximately 400 muscles make up the body. MP is responsible for many cases of chronic musculoskeletal pain.Synonyms...
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