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Latest developments in the assessment and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children.

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Connelly, M; Schanberg, L
Published in: Curr Opin Rheumatol
September 2006

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: As many as 25% of new patients in pediatric rheumatology clinics present with idiopathic chronic pain and recent data suggest the prevalence of these conditions is increasing. Knowledge of the latest developments in assessment and treatment is critical for providing optimal clinical care. This review summarizes advances published in the past year forwarding our understanding of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children. RECENT FINDINGS: Research has recently focused on the impairment associated with chronic pain syndromes in children, issues impacting the diagnosis of these conditions, and the efficacy of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments. No diagnostic criteria have been developed for specific chronic pain syndromes in children; however, data from several studies substantiate the need for thorough assessment of the child and family in multiple domains. In addition, studies have expanded both pharmacologic and psychosocial treatment options for children with these syndromes. SUMMARY: Despite a growing body of research on chronic pain syndromes in children, there are no established standards of care. Data continues to support an interdisciplinary approach for effectively assessing and managing these conditions.

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Curr Opin Rheumatol

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ISSN

1040-8711

Publication Date

September 2006

Volume

18

Issue

5

Start / End Page

496 / 502

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Syndrome
  • Pain Management
  • Pain
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Humans
  • Chronic Disease
  • Child
  • Arthritis & Rheumatology
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
 

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Connelly, M., & Schanberg, L. (2006). Latest developments in the assessment and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children. Curr Opin Rheumatol, 18(5), 496–502. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.bor.0000240361.32089.97
Connelly, Mark, and Laura Schanberg. “Latest developments in the assessment and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children.Curr Opin Rheumatol 18, no. 5 (September 2006): 496–502. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.bor.0000240361.32089.97.
Connelly M, Schanberg L. Latest developments in the assessment and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2006 Sep;18(5):496–502.
Connelly, Mark, and Laura Schanberg. “Latest developments in the assessment and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children.Curr Opin Rheumatol, vol. 18, no. 5, Sept. 2006, pp. 496–502. Pubmed, doi:10.1097/01.bor.0000240361.32089.97.
Connelly M, Schanberg L. Latest developments in the assessment and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2006 Sep;18(5):496–502.

Published In

Curr Opin Rheumatol

DOI

ISSN

1040-8711

Publication Date

September 2006

Volume

18

Issue

5

Start / End Page

496 / 502

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Syndrome
  • Pain Management
  • Pain
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Humans
  • Chronic Disease
  • Child
  • Arthritis & Rheumatology
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences