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The most critical task for the orofacial pain clinician is to correctly diagnosis the patient’s pain disorder. One of the
most powerful diagnostic tools used by the clinician to assist in differential diagnosis is the anesthetic syringe.
Anesthetic blocking of tissues can quickly and reliably differentiate sites of pain from sources of pain. In this
lecture, Dr. Okeson discusses the indications and contraindications of local anesthetic injections. Four cardinal
rules are presented that need to be followed by all practitioners who plan to inject tissues. This lecture highlights
the considerations and techniques used for muscle injections. Each muscle is described, along with a review of the
significant anatomy that needs to be appreciated before injecting an area. Illustrations and video clips are used to
demonstrate the techniques. Myofascial trigger point injections are specifically highlighted in this lecture.

Lectures #12 and #13 represent part 1 and part 2 of a series on muscle, nerve block
and intracapsular injection techniques. If you would like both DVDs at a reduce rate,
you may order below.
Lecture # 12
“The Use of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injections: Part 1: Muscle Injections.”
(59 minutes) (2005)