A Controlled Study of Biopsychosocial Differences Observed in Masticatory Myalgia With and Without Pain Referral

CONCLUSION: These findings support the clinical utility of separating MFPwR from Mw/oR. Patients with MFPwR are more complex from a biopsychosocial perspective than Mw/oR patients, which likely affects prognosis and supports consideration of these factors in case management.PMID:37389839 | DOI:10.11607/ofph.3317

Source: Journal of Orofacial Pain - June 30, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Saranya Varun Gary C Anderson James S Hodges Lei Zhang Eric L Schiffman Source Type: research