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How to assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions (2024)
Journal Article
Lethbridge, D. (online). How to assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions. Nursing Times, 120, Article 11

A musculoskeletal assessment includes an assessment of the active and passive range of motion, muscle strength testing and factors such as tenderness and inflammation of the joints. Understanding the key components is imperative for advanced nurse pr... Read More about How to assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions.

Steroid injections in musculoskeletal conditions and COVID infection rates: What is the impact on positive rates following the injection? (2022)
Journal Article
Lethbridge, D., & O'Shea, S. (2022). Steroid injections in musculoskeletal conditions and COVID infection rates: What is the impact on positive rates following the injection?. Musculoskeletal Care, https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1707

Background and aim
Therapeutic glucocorticosteroid injections are commonly utilised to manage musculoskeletal complaints. Following the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, national guidelines advised against their use due to potential immunosuppressant effects. Th... Read More about Steroid injections in musculoskeletal conditions and COVID infection rates: What is the impact on positive rates following the injection?.