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Is the tender point concept valid?

S M Campbell

    The American Journal of Medicine
    |September 29, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Diagnosing fibromyalgia syndrome involves identifying multiple tender points. Fibromyalgia patients exhibit significantly more tender points than healthy individuals, aiding in diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Pain Medicine

    Background:

    • Fibromyalgia syndrome is characterized by widespread pain and tenderness.
    • Identifying tender points is crucial for diagnosing fibromyalgia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic significance of tender point counts in fibromyalgia.
    • To determine if tender point counts can differentiate fibromyalgia patients from healthy subjects.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on tender point counts.
    • Comparison of tender point counts between fibromyalgia patients and control groups.

    Main Results:

    • Fibromyalgia patients have a significantly higher number of tender points compared to healthy individuals.
    • Tender point count appears to correlate with symptom severity and diagnostic criteria.

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    Conclusions:

    • Tender point examination is a valuable tool in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome.
    • Further research is needed to refine tender point measurement reliability and track changes over time or with treatment.