Chronic idiopathic musculoskeletal pain is common in adolescence, and its impact is sometimes severe. The diagnostic process, which consists of eliminating other etiologies, can be long, complex, and at risk of medical nomadism. Specialists rely on many clinical elements to orient themselves. The care pathway and the subjective feeling of the professional are valuable diagnostic elements.
Keywords: adolescence; chronic pain; douleur chronique; douleur musculo-squelettique; musculoskeletal pain; representation; représentation.
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