New developments in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome: Say goodbye to tender points?

被引:25
作者
Wilke, William S. [1 ]
机构
[1] Cleveland Clin, Dept Rheumat & Immunol Dis, Orthopaed & Rheumatol Inst, Cleveland, OH 44195 USA
关键词
RHEUMATOID-ARTHRITIS; GENERAL-POPULATION; WIDESPREAD PAIN; EPIDEMIOLOGY; PREVALENCE; DEPRESSION; CLASSIFICATION; FIBROSITIS; DISORDER; CRITERIA;
D O I
10.3949/ccjm.76a.08062
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The Symptom Intensity Scale score can be used to identify and quantify fibromyalgia syndrome from information supplied by a simple questionnaire. In this paper, the author describes how this test was developed and argues in favor of its use in clinical practice in diagnosing fibromyalgia syndrome.
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页码:345 / 352
页数:8
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