title: Assessing and managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, London. nicola.judge.1@city.ac.uk
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Judge
mesh_terms: 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