Ultrasonographic Muscles and Fascia Measurement With Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Investigation of the Diagnostic Effect of Ultrasonographic Measurement Values of Upper Back Muscles and Fascia in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Pathologies in the trapezius muscle and rhomboid muscle are important in the course and treatment of the disease in patients with myofascial pain syndrome.

In this study, the role of the thickness of these muscles and the shift during movement in the activity and diagnosis of the disease in myofascial pain syndrome will be investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-65 years old
• myofascial pain syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cervical radiculopathy
• Fibromyalgia
• Shoulder joint disease,
• Peripheral and central nervous system disease
• Polyneuropathy,
• Inflammatory rheumatic disease,
• Malignancy