title: Primary care for women. Management of common musculoskeletal disorders.
abstract: This article provides a review of common adult musculoskeletal disorders including diagnosis and treatment guidelines to assist certified nurse-midwives in their role as primary care providers. Disorders requiring referral as well as signs and symptoms indicating potentially serious underlying problems are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Department of Orthopaedics, San Diego 92103, USA.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Benetti
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Marchese
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D009721:Nurse Midwives; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011320:Primary Health Care; D014481:United States; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal