Review of upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal pain problems.
This article reviews common causes of upper and lower extremity pain problems, including bone pain, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, and muscle pain problems. These common conditions affect many areas of the body; knowledge of their diagnosis and treatment guides the rehabilitation of many patients who have musculoskeletal complaints.
Barr
Karen P
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195-6490, USA. barrk@u.washington.edu
D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology*