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Vol. 34. Issue 4.
Pages 318-326 (January 2010)
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Vol. 34. Issue 4.
Pages 318-326 (January 2010)
Myofascial pain syndrome in the pelvic floor: A common urological condition
Síndrome de dolor miofascial del suelo pélvico: una patología urológica muy frecuente
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F. Itzaa,
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, D. Zarzab, L. Serrac, F. Gómez-Sanchad, J. Salinase, A. Allona-Almagrof
a Pain Unit, Pelvic Pain Clinic, Madrid, Spain
b Neurophysiology Service, Hospital de Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
c Physical Therapy Service, Pelvic Pain Clinic, Madrid, Spain
d Urology Service, Clínica del Rosario, Madrid, Spain
e Urology Service, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
f Urology Service, Hospital Rúber Internacional, Madrid, Spain
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Abstract
Introduction

Myofascial pain syndrome in the pelvic floor is a very common condition in urology, and it is often overlooked or misdiagnosed.

Objectives

To present the prevalence of this syndrome to professionals of urology through a systematic literature review, and the possibilities for diagnosis and treatment.

Materials and methods

We performed a literature search in the Pubmed database using the terms “trigger points”, “myofascial pain”, “referred pain”, “infiltrations” and “physical therapy”, to which we added the term “pelvic floor”We then selected articles of interest in English, Spanish and French.

Results

We discuss the most important aspects of the syndrome: anatomy, etiology, anatomical-clinical correlation, epidemiology, perpetuating factors, diagnosis, medical treatment, and physical therapy.

Conclusion

This is the most common cause of pain in the pelvic floor and greatly affects patients’ quality of life. Nowadays we have diagnostic and therapeutic tools that allow us to treat this disabling syndrome with good results.

Keywords:
Pelvic floor
Trigger point
Myofascial pain
Referred pain
Resumen
Introducción

El síndrome de dolor miofascial de suelo pélvico es una entidad nosológica muy frecuente en el campo urológico y suele ser ignorada o mal diagnosticada.

Objetivos

Dar a conocer la prevalencia de este síndrome a los profesionales de la urología a través de una revisión sistemática de la bibliografía existente y sus posibilidades de diagnóstico y tratamiento.

Materiales y métodos

Realizamos una búsqueda bibliográfica a través de la base de datos «Pubmed» utilizando los términos «trigger points», «myofascial pain», «referred pain», «infiltrations» y «physical therapy», a los que añadimos el término «pelvic floor». Entonces, seleccionamos los trabajos en lengua inglesa, española y francesa que nos podrían interesar.

Resultados

Se desarrollan los aspectos más destacados del síndrome: anatomía, etiología, correlación anatomoclínica, epidemiología, factores de perpetuación, diagnóstico, terapéutica médica y tratamiento con fisioterapia.

Conclusión

Es la causa más frecuente de dolor en el suelo pélvico y afecta, en gran medida, la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Hoy, disponemos de herramientas diagnósticas y terapéuticas que nos permiten tratar este síndrome invalidante con buenos resultados.

Palabras clave:
Suelo pélvico
Puntos gatillo
Dolor miofascial
Dolor referido

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