Fibrositis/fibromyalgia syndrome in the workplace.
A recent major epidemic of localized fibrositis/fibromyalgia syndrome occurring in the workplaces of Australia is reviewed. The clinical features are described and the important provoking factors are detailed. A neurogenic model is proposed to explain this localized phenomena and also encompass primary generalized fibrositis/fibromyalgia syndrome.
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Rheumatology Unit, Prince Henry's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
D001315:Australia; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008954:Models, Biological; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013577:Syndrome