PAINFUL MUSCLE SPASM: DIAGNOSIS AND PATHOGENETIC THERAPY
https://doi.org/10.21518/2079-701X-2017-5-24-27
Abstract
The article discusses the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain. The analysis of the effectiveness of muscle relaxants in patients with myofascial pain syndrome is provided.
About the Author
O. V. Vorobyova
MD, Professor
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health
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Vorobyova OV. PAINFUL MUSCLE SPASM: DIAGNOSIS AND PATHOGENETIC THERAPY. Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council. 2017;(5):24-27. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21518/2079-701X-2017-5-24-27
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