Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Nov 2016
Review Case ReportsPneumothorax after trigger point injection: A case report and review of literature.
Myofascial pain syndrome is defined as ``pain and/or autonomic phenomena referred from active myofascial trigger points''. Trigger point injection is an effective treatment option, which is widely used to treat myofascial pain. Trigger point injection in the cervicothoracic regions can be associated with pneumothorax. ⋯ This case report indicates there is a risk of pneumothorax during trigger point injection in the cervicothoracic regions.