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Pediatric Pain Syndromes and Noninflammatory Musculoskeletal Pain

Jennifer E Weiss1, Jennifer N Stinson2

  • 1Pediatric Rheumatology, Seton Hall School of Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|July 23, 2018
PubMed

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Pediatric chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) affects children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric rheumatology
  • Pain management

Background:

  • Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a common reason for pediatric rheumatology referrals.
  • It is the third most frequent cause of chronic pain in children and adolescents.
  • CMP negatively impacts physical, social, academic, and psychological functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the epidemiology and impact of CMP in children.
  • To outline a comprehensive pain assessment approach.
  • To discuss the management of common CMP conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the epidemiology and impact of CMP.
  • Description of a comprehensive pain assessment framework.
  • Summary of management strategies for prevalent CMP conditions.

Main Results:

  • CMP encompasses conditions like amplified musculoskeletal pain, benign limb pain, hypermobility, overuse syndromes, and back pain.
  • Effective diagnosis and treatment are crucial due to CMP's functional impact.
  • This article details assessment steps and common CMP treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding CMP's epidemiology and impact is vital for pediatric rheumatologists.
  • A structured pain assessment is essential for accurate diagnosis.
  • Timely and appropriate management of CMP improves patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Hypermobility syndromeJuvenile fibromyalgia syndromeMusculoskeletal painOveruse syndromesPain amplification syndrome

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