The efficacy of microcurrent electrical nerve stimulation in treating masticatory myofascial pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

IF 2 4区医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2021-12-27 DOI:10.1080/08869634.2021.2020006

Roxanne Bavarian, Shehryar N Khawaja, Adesile H Ajisafe, Ahmed S Sultan

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Abstract

Objective: To assess the efficacy of microcurrent electrical nerve stimulation (MENS) therapy in treating myofascial pain of the masticatory muscles.

Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the efficacy of MENS was evaluated, with the primary outcome being the reduction in pain on palpation of the masticatory muscles.

Results: Four independent comparisons based on three studies were included in the meta-analysis (n = 140). In comparison to placebo and other therapies, treatment with MENS showed an improved mean reduction in pain of -0.57 points (CI: -0.91 to -0.23 points, I² = 83.7%).

Conclusion: Evidence from this meta-analysis shows that MENS is an effective non-invasive treatment that can be used to reduce pain in patients with myofascial pain of the masticatory muscle; however, the study was limited by the small number of articles relevant to the research question as well as variability between the selected studies.

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微电流神经电刺激治疗咀嚼肌筋膜疼痛的疗效：系统回顾与荟萃分析。

目的：评估微电流电神经刺激疗法治疗咀嚼肌筋膜痛的疗效：评估微电流神经电刺激疗法（MENS）治疗咀嚼肌肌筋膜痛的疗效：在这项系统综述和荟萃分析中，对微电流电刺激疗法的疗效进行了评估，主要结果是咀嚼肌触诊时疼痛的减轻程度：基于三项研究的四项独立比较被纳入荟萃分析（n = 140）。与安慰剂和其他疗法相比，使用MENS治疗后，疼痛平均减轻幅度为-0.57点（CI：-0.91至-0.23点，I2 = 83.7%）：这项荟萃分析的证据表明，MENS是一种有效的非侵入性治疗方法，可用于减轻咀嚼肌肌筋膜疼痛患者的疼痛；然而，由于与研究问题相关的文章数量较少，且所选研究之间存在差异，因此该研究受到了限制。

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Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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4.50

自引率

12.50%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice is the oldest and largest journal in the world devoted to temporomandibular disorders, and now also includes articles on all aspects of sleep medicine. The Journal is multidisciplinary in its scope, with editorial board members from all areas of medicine and dentistry, including general dentists, oral surgeons, orthopaedists, radiologists, chiropractors, professors and behavioural scientists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, osteopathic and ear, nose and throat physicians. CRANIO publishes commendable works from outstanding researchers and clinicians in their respective fields. The multidisciplinary format allows individuals practicing with a TMD emphasis to stay abreast of related disciplines, as each issue presents multiple topics from overlapping areas of interest. CRANIO''s current readership (thousands) is comprised primarily of dentists; however, many physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopathic physicians and other related specialists subscribe and contribute to the Journal.