“Efficacy of myofascial trigger point dry needling in the prevention of pain after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.” Mayoral O1, Salvat I, Martín MT, Martín S, Santiago J, Cotarelo J, Rodríguez C. In this study, 40 subjects were randomized into one of two groups, those receiving dry needling, and a control/sham group.  Immediately after the subjects in the dry needling group were anesthetized and right before surgery began, an experienced physical therapists identified and treated… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in Prevention of Pain After Knee Arthroplasty