Clinical Research

Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Volume: 2 Number: 3 December 20, 2019
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Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Abstract

Aim. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiencies of local anesthetic injection and photobiomodulation methods in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome.

Patients and Method. A total of 40 patients between 20 to 60 years-of-age and diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome according to the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology were included in the study. Patient were randomized into two study arms, of which the first group received prilocaine injection to the tender points on the shoulder girdle, and the second group of patients received photobiomodulation by low-dose laser application. Also, both study groups received an education program that included postural and stretching exercises. The number of tender points, morning stiffness, sleep quality, muscle spasms, and disability parameters were compared using likert scale, pain levels were compared using visual analog scale (VAS), general status was compared using Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), and psychological status were compared using Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).

Results: Both methods showed statistically significant improvements. Additionally, regarding the improvement levels, local anesthetic injection decreased the number of trigger points, and improved muscle spasm and disability levels more. On the other hand, low-dose laser therapy improved the morning stiffness, sleep quality, and Beck depression scale scores more.

Conclusion: According to our results, both methods were efficient for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. Individual patient assessment, and selecting the method that most fits the patient needs is crucial for successful outcomes. 

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Clinical Research

Publication Date

December 20, 2019

Submission Date

July 5, 2019

Acceptance Date

November 12, 2019

Published in Issue

Year 2019 Volume: 2 Number: 3

APA
Ateş, Z., & Çoğalgil, Ş. (2019). Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi, 2(3), 112-118. https://doi.org/10.33713/egetbd.587588
AMA
1.Ateş Z, Çoğalgil Ş. Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi. 2019;2(3):112-118. doi:10.33713/egetbd.587588
Chicago
Ateş, Zeynep, and Şirzat Çoğalgil. 2019. “Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome”. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 2 (3): 112-18. https://doi.org/10.33713/egetbd.587588.
EndNote
Ateş Z, Çoğalgil Ş (December 1, 2019) Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 2 3 112–118.
IEEE
[1]Z. Ateş and Ş. Çoğalgil, “Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome”, Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 112–118, Dec. 2019, doi: 10.33713/egetbd.587588.
ISNAD
Ateş, Zeynep - Çoğalgil, Şirzat. “Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome”. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 2/3 (December 1, 2019): 112-118. https://doi.org/10.33713/egetbd.587588.
JAMA
1.Ateş Z, Çoğalgil Ş. Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi. 2019;2:112–118.
MLA
Ateş, Zeynep, and Şirzat Çoğalgil. “Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome”. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 2, no. 3, Dec. 2019, pp. 112-8, doi:10.33713/egetbd.587588.
Vancouver
1.Zeynep Ateş, Şirzat Çoğalgil. Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi. 2019 Dec. 1;2(3):112-8. doi:10.33713/egetbd.587588

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