Common Musculoskeletal Problems
Core Document
Key to Evidence statements and Grades of Recommendations
Statement of Intent
Summary of Recommendations
1. Overview of Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Hong Kong
2. Role of Primary Care in Managing Common Musculoskeletal Problems
3. Empowerment of Patients and Carers
4. Development of the Reference Framework for Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary Care Settings
5. Low Back Pain
6. Osteoarthritis of Knee
7. Osteoporosis
8. Future Direction
Module on Low Back Pain
Module on Osteoarthritis of Knee
Module on Osteoporosis
Summary Charts
Chapter 1 – Definition And Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
Chapter 2 – Risk Factors Of Osteoporosis
Chapter 3 – Prevention Of Osteoporosis
Chapter 4 – Measurement Of Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
Chapter 5 – Screening For Osteoporosis
Chapter 6 – Clinical Evaluation Of Osteoporosis
Chapter 7 – Management Of Osteoporosis
Chapter 8 – Appendix 1. Published Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines
Chapter 9 – Appendix 2. Guidelines For The Consideration Of Pharmacological Treatment
Core Document
Key to Evidence statements and Grades of Recommendations
Statement of Intent
Summary of Recommendations
1. Overview of Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Hong Kong
2. Role of Primary Care in Managing Common Musculoskeletal Problems
3. Empowerment of Patients and Carers
4. Development of the Reference Framework for Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary Care Settings
5. Low Back Pain
6. Osteoarthritis of Knee
7. Osteoporosis
8. Future Direction
Module on Low Back Pain
Module on Osteoarthritis of Knee
Module on Osteoporosis
Summary Charts
Chapter 1 – Definition And Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
Chapter 2 – Risk Factors Of Osteoporosis
Chapter 3 – Prevention Of Osteoporosis
Chapter 4 – Measurement Of Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
Chapter 5 – Screening For Osteoporosis
Chapter 6 – Clinical Evaluation Of Osteoporosis
Chapter 7 – Management Of Osteoporosis
Chapter 8 – Appendix 1. Published Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines
Chapter 9 – Appendix 2. Guidelines For The Consideration Of Pharmacological Treatment
