Table 2. Characteristics of consultations and patients with a MSK presentation (n = 31)
VariablesMSK consultations (n = 31)
Sex % ( n )
Male
Female		38.7% (12)
61.3% (19)
Age in years % ( n )
0−18
19−35
36−45
46−55
56−65
66−75
≥76		6.5% (2)
6.5% (2)
6.5% (2)
19.4% (6)
19.4% (6)
32.3% (10)
9.7% (3)
Presence of a companion % ( n )
Yes
No		29.0% (9)
71.0% (22)
Number of health conditions discussed during consultation % ( n )
1
2
3		67.7% (21)
25.8% (8)
6.5% (2)
Types of MSK conditions discussedDisc herniation, multilevel degenerative disc disease, gout, carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, non-specific lower back pain, coccydynia, reactive arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, osteopenia, soft tissue injury or pain, medial epicondylitis, bursitis, tendonitis, fracture, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis.
Other health conditions discussedGORD, urinary frequency, dementia, breast cancer, hypertension.
Objective measures used to assess MSK conditionsHistory-taking, past medical history, physical exams, blood pressure, weight, blood tests, BMD scan, X-rays, MRI, CT.
Subjective conditions used to assess MSK conditionsPatient mood, exercise tolerance, ADLs, pain and current pain control, sleep quality.

  • ADLs = activities of daily living. BMD = bone mineral density. CT = computed tomography. GORD = gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. MRI = magnetic resonance imaging. MSK = musculoskeletal