Prevalence and location of myofascial trigger points in dogs with osteoarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study was designed to determine the prevalence of myofascial pain and the location of myofascial trigger points (MTPs) in dogs with osteoarthritis.

Methods

Thirty-five dogs were selected and examined for the presence of MTPs using palpation. Assessments were performed independently by two examiners. Correlations between age, MTP number and location, and the site of osteoarthritis were also investigated.

Results and discussion

Thirty out of 35 dogs (86%) had at least one MTP and only 5 (14%) had none. A total of 177 MTPs were identified in dogs in this sample. The prevalence of MTPs was higher in the longissimus thoracicae (40% and 43%; left and right side respectively), followed by the quadriceps femoris (40% and 31%), longissimus lumborum (20% and 2

SUBMITTER: Formenton MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776090 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature