The burden of musculoskeletal conditions

Musculoskeletal conditions (MsCs) are a major burden to the individual, society and the health service. One in five of all general practitioner consultations involves a patient with an MsC. The main consequences of MsCs are chronic pain and physical disability. Back pain is the most common type of musculoskeletal pain. The most common form of inflammatory arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis, and the most common form of non-inflammatory arthritis is osteoarthritis. MsCs can affect individuals of any age and sex.
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Introduction Source Type: research