Fricton J R
Department of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Dent Clin North Am. 1991 Jan;35(1):1-28.
Myofascial pain (MFP) is a regional muscle pain disorder characterized by localized tenderness in taut muscle bands and referred pain. Frequently, MFP is overlooked as a common cause of chronic pain because of the frequent association with joint dysfunction and other pain disorders and the multiple behavioral and psychosocial contributing factors that are often present. Nonetheless, studies have reported that MFP is present in a significant number of people. This article describes current concepts for the diagnosis and management of MFP.
肌筋膜疼痛（MFP）是一种区域性肌肉疼痛障碍，其特征为紧张肌束中的局部压痛和牵涉痛。由于常与关节功能障碍及其他疼痛障碍相关，且往往存在多种行为和社会心理促成因素，MFP常被忽视，未被视为慢性疼痛的常见原因。尽管如此，研究报告称大量人群存在MFP。本文介绍了MFP诊断和管理的当前概念。
