YouTube as a Source of Patient Information on Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Evaluating Youtube as A Source of Patient Information on Dupuytren’s Disease

Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome (MPDS)

Introduction: Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome (MPDS) is one of the most important causes of the orofacial pain. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate 40 related variables in this regard. Materials and Methods: Thirty nine patients with MPDS were evaluated in this study. Different factors including age, gender, occupation, marital status, sensitivity of masticatory muscles, maxi...

YouTube as a source of information on tanning bed use.

ing 3 comorbidities (n=2). Fatigue was the most frequently experienced symptom (n=41; 55%) (Table), followed by pain (n=24; 32%) and itch (n=16; 22%). Forty-six patients experienced at least 1 of the 3 symptoms (62%), while 27 patients reported at least 1 severe symptom (VAS 50 mm) (36%). Most patients with generalized morphea (n=15; 94%) and eosinophilic fasciitis (n=9; 75%) reported fatigue. ...

Evaluating Youtube as A Source of Patient Information on Dupuytren’s Disease

Dupuytren’s disease (DD) is a benign, fibroproliferative disorder of the hand resulting in contracture of the digits. Traditionally, surgical treatment (fasciectomy or dermofasciectomy) has been the gold standard. Needle aponeurotomy and collagenase injections are newer alternatives with potentially higher recurrence rates and lower efficacy in severe cases.1,2 There is no consensus on a single...

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a form of myalgia that is characterized by local regions of muscle hardness that are tender and that cause pain to be felt at a distance, i.e., referred pain. The central component of the syndrome is the trigger point that is composed of a tender, taut band. Stimulation of the band, either mechanically or with activity, can produce pain. The active trigger poin...