Assessing and managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
This article discusses the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system and some common presenting complaints. Examination techniques and principles of nursing care are considered.
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St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, London. nicola.judge.1@city.ac.uk
D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009730:Nursing Assessment