Back pain

May 17, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Back pain

Musculoskeletal symptoms straddle several specialities: orthopaedics, rheumatology and general medicine. To unravel the problem, you need an understanding of anatomy and normal joint function, as well as information about your…

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The acute abdomen

May 17, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on The acute abdomen

Acute Abdominal Pain Most patients with abdominal pain do not have acute pathology, let alone a need for urgent surgery, but it’s vital to spot the ones who do. Primary…

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Neck and upper limb

May 17, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Neck and upper limb

Neck Pain One of the most common symptoms in general practice, this is often degenerative (cervical spondylosis), but there are other causes. History ‘Have you had an accident lately?’ Trauma…

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Hip and lower limb

May 17, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Hip and lower limb

The Hip Take a careful history, including general health and lifestyle: ‘Where is the pain?’ Pain from the hip is usually felt in the groin, less often in the lateral…

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