Assessing and managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions
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Assessing and managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions

Nicola L Judge Lecturer in adult nursing, St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, London

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.

Nursing Standard. 22, 1, 51-57. doi: 10.7748/ns2007.09.22.1.51.c4614

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nicola.judge.1@city.ac.uk

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