Historical evolution of the concept of fibromyalgia: the main stages

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 poi...

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Published in:	Reumatismo Vol. 60; no. 4; pp. 301 - 304
Main Authors:	Marson, P, Pasero, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English Italian
Published:	Italy PAGEPress Publications 12-09-2011
Subjects:	Fibromyalgia - history History, 19th Century History, 20th Century History, 21st Century
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	0048-7449 2240-2683
DOI:	10.4081/reumatismo.2008.301