Educational issues in rheumatology. The musculoskeletal examination: a neglected skill.

摘要

Despite the high prevalence and the impact that they have on health-related quality of life, as well as their social and economic impact, musculoskeletal conditions are under-recognized, misunderstood, and/or poorly Treated. Under-and postgraduate education is still underdeveloped worldwide and does not get the attention it deserves.The article by Almoallim et al., in this issue of Clinical Rheumatology, illustrates that there is still a need for better education in rheumatology and highlights the importance of a screening locomotor evaluation in patients .