Comparative Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Dry Needling for Management of Trigger Points in Masseter Muscle in Myofascial Pain Syndrome Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Abstract

AIMS:

To compare the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection vs dry needling (DN) for management of trigger points in the masseter muscle in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) patients.

METHODS:

This randomized controlled trial included 30 clinically confirmed cases of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the masseter muscle who were randomly and equally (1:1) assigned to the test (PRP) and control (DN) groups. Both groups were evaluated for pain (visual analog scale [VAS]), range of functional movements, need for pain medication, patient satisfaction (Likert scale), and sleep (VAS) at baseline and 2-week, 1-month, and 3-month follow-ups. VAS pain and Likert score were also obtained at 6-month intervals.

RESULTS:

The use of PRP solution in MTrPs in MPS patients had a better effect on pain and patient satisfaction compared to DN.

CONCLUSION:

PRP appears to be a more effective treatment modality compared to DN in the management of MTrPs in MPS patients.

• Authors: Varsha Agarwal, Ambika Gupta, Harneet Singh, Mala Kamboj, Harsha Popli, Suman Saroha
• Journal: Journal of oral & facial pain and headache (J Oral Facial Pain Headache) Vol. 36 Issue 3-4 Pg. 253–262 ( 2022) ISSN: 2333-0376 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 36445907 (Publication Type: Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal Article)

Topics

• Humans
• Masseter Muscle
• Trigger Points
• Myofascial Pain Syndromes (therapy)
• Platelet-Rich Plasma
• Pain