ArticlePediatric rheumatology online journal2013
pGALS - paediatric Gait Arms Legs and Spine: a simple examination of the musculoskeletal system.
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- Estimating the prevalence and predictors of musculoskeletal disorders in Tanzania: a cross-sectional pilot study.The Pan African medical journal · 2024Article
- Beyond pGALS: the need for a multifaceted musculoskeletal decision-making tool ('pGALSplus') in community-based clinical practice.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2024Review
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Abstract
We describe pGALS (paediatric Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine) - a simple quick musculoskeletal assessment to distinguish abnormal from normal joints in children and young people. The use of pGALS is aimed at the non-specialist in paediatric musculoskeletal medicine as a basic clinical skill to be used in conjunction with essential knowledge about red flags, normal development and awareness of patterns of musculoskeletal pathologies. pGALS has been validated in school-aged children and also in the context of acute general paediatrics to detect abnormal joints. We propose that pGALS is an important part of basic clinical skills to be acquired by all doctors who may be involved in the care of children. The learning of pGALS along with basic knowledge is a useful way to increase awareness of joint disease, facilitate early recognition of joint problems and prompt referral to specialist teams to optimise clinical outcomes. We have compiled this article as a resource that can be used by the paediatric rheumatology community to facilitate teaching.
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