Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	120217
Country	Egypt

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Chronic musculoskeletal pain disorder and its associated mental health conditions, comorbidities and psychosocial risk predictors
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Sherifa Ahmed Hamed, Eman Ahmed Hamed and Mohamed Fawzy
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Corresponding Author	Sherifa Ahmed Hamed, MD, Professor, Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut University Mall, Assiut 71516, Assiut, Egypt. hamedsherifa@aun.edu.eg
Key Words	Chronic musculoskeletal pain; Fibromyalgia; Psychogenic pain; Depression; Anxiety; World Health Organization quality of life
Core Tip	Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a common condition affecting 20%-30% of adults worldwide, with a higher prevalence in females. It manifests as persistent pain in muscles, bones, joints, tendons, or ligaments lasting over three months. CMP is a complex issue with medical, psychological, and psychosocial risk factors. It is also known as psychogenic musculoskeletal pain. Diagnosis of CMP requires a comprehensive evaluation by specialists and diagnostic tests. Treatment options include medications, physiotherapy, and psychotherapy. Researchers suggest that psychogenic pain involves intricate neurobiological and biopsychosocial elements. Cultural considerations in pain reporting and expression are essential in managing patients with CMP.
Citation	Hamed SA, Hamed EA, Fawzy M. Chronic musculoskeletal pain disorder and its associated mental health conditions, comorbidities and psychosocial risk predictors. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-24 06:57
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-24 06:58
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-03 09:23
Return for Revision	2026-03-03 09:23
Revised	2026-03-13 19:37
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-08 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-08 07:30
Articles in Press	2026-04-08 07:30
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