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Historical evolution of the concept of fibromyalgia: the main stages

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: The concept of fibromyalgia is fairly recent, by evolving from previous notions such as muscular rheumatism and fibrositis. In this concise report the main stages leading to the development of the concept of fibromyalgia are sketched out, beginning from the notions of fibrositis nodules, trigger points and myofascial pain, up to the most recent knowledge including this clinical condition in the cluster of central sensitivity syndromes.

Source: Reumatismo

DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2008.301

Authors: P. Marson, G. Pasero

Institutions: University of Padua, Azienda Ospedale - Università Padova, University of Pisa

Language: Italian

Topic: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2033059005

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