Cutaneous Application of Silicone Wafers Containing Carbon Microcoils: Efficacy in Relieving Chronic Muscle Tension and XXXX .

@entity4512 @entity1 @entity111 @entity158 @entity121
BACKGROUND: Chronic @entity4512 is highly prevalent worldwide. PRIMARY STUDY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Helical(  ) microcoils, a new, noninvasive treatment for chronic @entity4512 . DESIGN: This was a prospective, observational study. SETTING: The study was conducted at the main author's private clinic, in S  o Paulo, Brazil. @entity1 : We evaluated 20 physicians, from 2 different hospitals, who suffered from chronic @entity4512 and volunteered to participate in the study. INTERVENTION: The Helical(  ) microcoils were applied to the skin over the affected areas. Before and after the intervention, the physician- @entity1 completed questionnaires and a visual analog scale. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES: We quantified postintervention improvement or worsening of @entity158 and @entity121 . RESULTS: Significant improvements in @entity158 and @entity121 were observed in 95% of the physician- @entity1 evaluated. The only side effect reported was mild @entity111 at the application site, which occurred in 5 of the 20 cases. CONCLUSION: The use of Helical microcoils was found to be safe and efficacious in relieving @entity121 and @entity158 .
