[Pathogenesis and clinical features of painful dysfunctions of the locomotor system].

In the pathogenesis of painful dysfunctions of the locomotor apparatus superficial pain, deep pain and compression pain as well as referred pain play a role. The development of this pain is discussed. The differential diagnosis of radicular and pseudoradicular forms of pain of the vertebral column is discussed. The most clinical important rheumatic pain syndromes, myalgia, arthritis and arthrosis as well as the development of pain in gout attacks are described according to the natural history and clinical presentation of the disease. Therapeutic indications are given. The importance of the differential diagnostic evaluation of pain syndrome is stressed, in particular if it seems, that there is no organic background.