Objective. To compare ultrasound-guided miniscalpel-needle (UG-MSN) release versus ultrasound-guided dry needling (UG-DN) for @entity4048 . Methods. A total of 169 @entity1 with @entity4048 were randomized to receive either UG-MSN release or UG-DN. Before treatment and at 3 and 6 months posttreatment, @entity158 was measured using a 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS). Neck function was examined using the neck disability index. Health-related quality of life was examined using the physical component score (PCS) and mental component score (MCS) of the SF-36 health status scale. Results. @entity1 in the UG-MSN release had greater improvement on the VAS (by 2 points at 3 months and 0.9 points at 6 months) versus in the UG-DN arm; (both P < 0.0001). @entity1 receiving UG-MSN release also showed significantly lower scores on the adjusted neck disability index, as well as significantly lower PCS. No severe complications were observed. Conclusion. UG-MSN release was superior to UG-DN in reducing @entity158 intensity and neck disability in @entity1 with @entity4048 and was not associated with severe complications. The procedural aspects in the two arms were identical; however, we did not verify the blinding success. As such, the results need to be interpreted with caution.

Ultrasound-Guided Miniscalpel-Needle Release versus Dry Needling for XXXX : A Randomized Controlled Trial.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'Patients'] @entity4048 :: ('MESH:D019547', 'Disease') :: ['chronic neck pain'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain']
@entity4048 :: (MESH:D019547,Disease) :: ['Chronic Neck Pain']
