Myofascial pain syndrome

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The challenge of myofascial pain syndrome lies not only in the lack of specific accepted diagnostic criteria but also in the difficulty in eliciting specific physical responses. How, then, does the primary care physician approach clinical evaluation and treatment? The author discusses an approach that leads to early, aggressive treatment and an improved prognosis.

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Richard R. McClaflin

Richard R. McClaflin, MD Dr McClaflin is associate professor, department of family medicine, and director of rural training, Sioux Falls Family Practice Residency, University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Sioux Falls. His interests include chronic pain, maternal-child health, and preparation of family practice residents for rural practice.