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. 2022 Aug 9;7(5):e1023.
doi: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001023. eCollection 2022 Sep-Oct.

Chronic musculoskeletal pain: traps and pitfalls in classification and management of a major global disease burden

Rolf-Detlef Treede  1
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain: traps and pitfalls in classification and management of a major global disease burden

Rolf-Detlef Treede. Pain Rep. .

Abstract

Mary-Ann Fitzcharles et al. propose to introduce "regional fibromyalgia" as a new diagnosis. This commentary summarizes why this term is misleading but nonetheless the article may pave the way towards useful concepts for myofascial pains.

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The author has no conflict of interest to declare.Sponsorships or competing interests that may be relevant to content are disclosed at the end of this article.

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