Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
For a musculoskeletal diagnosis, the history directs the examination
+Print Archive
SPORTS MEDICINE
For a musculoskeletal diagnosis, the history directs the examination
Thursday 1 February 2018, 10:41 AM

Pain at the tendon attachments classically involves the Achilles or plantar fascia
There are generally only a few ways in which a joint or muscle/tendon complex can be acutely injured, and perceived wisdom is that 80 per cent of the diagnostic information is provided by the history
Key points
A good history, in particular, and clinical examination are at the core of the diagnostic process for acute musculoskeletal injury.
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.