Musculoskeletal Illness Simplified
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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
Published on: September 17, 2013
1Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas.
Abstract:
Musculoskeletal pathophysiologies and associated sensations are universal with age, largely due to a limited number of common conditions, and are often well accommodated. Musculoskeletal symptom intensity corresponds with feelings of distress (worry/despair) regarding sensations and misinterpretation of sensations as an indication of damage more so than pathophysiology severity. Most treatments of musculoskeletal pathophysiology are discretionary and palliative rather than disease modifying. The priority in the care of musculoskeletal symptoms is to guide people to an accurate and healthy understanding of their body and its sensations.
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