Musculoskeletal conditions
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Musculoskeletal conditions - arthritis and osteoporosis and back pain
Musculoskeletal conditions, of which arthritis and osteoporosis are most common, are one of the major causes of chronic pain and disability in Australia.
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Musculoskeletal conditions Other chronic conditions Chronic conditions Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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Neck pain
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition and in most cases settles down with simple management.
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What is arthritis
Arthritis is often referred to as a single disease. In fact, it is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically joints where two or more bones meet.
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Leg ache - myDr.com.au
One of the more serious causes of leg pain is intermittent claudication. Find out more about this condition.
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Joint pain (Arthralgia) | myVMC
Joint pain (arthralgia) is an extremely common symptom which most people will experience at some point in their lives. Joint pain has many different causes, ranging from local injury to the joint to whole-body illnesses which include joint pain as one part of the disease.
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Foot problems - heel pain
The heel is a padded cushion of fatty tissue around the heel bone (the calcaneus) that holds its shape despite the pressure of body weight and movement. It serves to protect the structures of the foot, including the calcaneus, muscles and ligaments. Heel pain is a very common foot complaint.
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Heart Conditions | Heart Centre for Children
More information about some heart conditions that affect babies and children.
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Common medical tests to diagnose heart conditions
Your doctor may order different medical tests to help find out what your heart condition is and the best way to treat it. Some of these tests are explained below.
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Exercise - MOVE
Information about exercise for people with arthritis and other muscle, bone and joint conditions.
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Arthritis, osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal conditions (AIHW)
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Professional interventions for general practitioners (GPs) on the management of musculoskeletal conditions | Cochrane
Professional interventions for general practitioners (GPs) on the management of musculoskeletal conditions
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Health-care expenditure on arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions 2008-09 (AIHW)
Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions are substantial contributors to health-care expenditure in Australia. In 200809, estimated health-care expenditure allocated to these conditions totalled $5,690 million the 4th most expensive disease group, accounting for 8.7% of total health-care expenditure allocated to disease groups.This report is the latest in a series on arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions expenditure. The key objectives of this report are to describe the distribution of health-care expenditure by health-care sector for the major musculoskeletal conditions: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back problems and osteoporosis.
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Musculoskeletal conditions Other chronic conditions Chronic conditions Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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Data sources for monitoring arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions (AIHW)
This report assesses the potential for existing data sources to improve our understanding of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions and highlights future opportunities for improving data for monitoring these conditions. A 4-step process is used to assess the utility of different data sources to provide relevant information on the 6 priority information areas required for monitoring these conditions. This methodological approach may also be useful for monitoring a range of other health conditions.
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Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions across the life stages (AIHW)
Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions affect an estimated 6.1 million Australians (approximately 28% of the total population) across all ages. Due to their diverse nature, there is considerable variation in the prevalence, treatment and management, and quality of life of people with these conditions across various life stages. This report describes these impacts in the following age groups: childhood (015), young adulthood (1634), middle years (3564), older Australians (6579) and Australians aged 80 or over.
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Interventions for improving the appropriate use of imaging in people with musculoskeletal conditions | Cochrane
Imaging is the production of a clinical image of the human body using medical techniques such as x-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance (MRI). Imaging is commonly performed for musculoskeletal conditions and is an important aspect of the management of these conditions. In some instances, imaging may not be appropriate, for example x-rays for acute low back pain, and in other instances, imaging is under utilised, for example bone mineral density testing to diagnose people at risk for osteoporosis. The identification of interventions that improve the appropriate use of imaging (either decreasing inappropriate use or increasing appropriate use) for musculoskeletal conditions would be of great value, potentially resulting in improved health outcomes for patients and reduced healthcare costs. The aim of this systematic review was to identify those interventions that improve appropriate use of imaging and to quantify their effects.
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Tapentadol for chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults | Cochrane
Pain in bones, joints, and muscles is very common and can often be persistent. It is expected that 50% of the general population will suffer from this type of pain for at least three months or longer during their lifetime. This condition is called chronic musculoskeletal pain.
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Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for acute musculoskeletal pain in adults | Cochrane
Acute musculoskeletal pain describes conditions like a sprained ankle or a muscle pull. These usually get better over two or three weeks without treatment, but can be very painful while they last.
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Vitamin D for the treatment of chronic painful conditions in adults | Cochrane
Chronic pain is pain of moderate or severe intensity lasting three months or more. It can have a variety of causes, but most comes from musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, or pain in muscles. Chronic pain usually affects older people more than younger people. Chronic pain is disabling, and has a large negative impact on quality of life.
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