Prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal complaints in primary care: an analysis from the population level and analysis reporting (POLAR) database.

Romi Haas Alexandra Gorelik Ljoudmila Busija Denise A O'Connor Christopher Martin Pearce Danielle Mazza Rachelle Buchbinder

Published in: BMC primary care (2023)

The burden of MSK complaints at the primary care level is high as evidenced by the prevalence of people with musculoskeletal complaints presenting to a general practitioner, the preponderance of comorbidities and the numerous consultations per year. Identification and evaluation of strategies to reduce this burden are needed.

Keyphrases

primary care
risk factors
general practice
adverse drug
emergency department
drug induced