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World J Clin Cases. Mar 26, 2021; 9(9): 2077-2089
Published online Mar 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i9.2077
Published online Mar 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i9.2077
Table 1 Differentiating features of myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia syndrome
| Features | FMS | MPS |
| Female:Male | 10:1 | 2:1 |
| Pain range | Generalized | Relatively limited |
| Pain point distribution | Generalized | Relatively localized |
| Referred pain | No | Yes |
| Induration or stripe sensation | No | Yes |
| Injecting local anesthetics to MTrPs | No relief | Complete relief |
| Anatomical site of the MTrPs | Tendon attachment | Muscle belly |
| Myotonic rigidity | Generalized | Local |
| Fatigue | Yes | No |
| Sleep disorders | Yes | No |
| Prognosis | Difficult to cure | Good |
- Citation: Cao QW, Peng BG, Wang L, Huang YQ, Jia DL, Jiang H, Lv Y, Liu XG, Liu RG, Li Y, Song T, Shen W, Yu LZ, Zheng YJ, Liu YQ, Huang D. Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(9): 2077-2089
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v9/i9/2077.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v9.i9.2077