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ArticleMalaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia2021

Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in two primary care clinics in a mid-sized town's urban population in Malaysia.

Esha Dasgupta, Jasmine Li Lin Yap, K Kirosa Kunjunee, Xin Ying Choong, Wan Wen Soh, Meroshini Sundaran, Swan Sim Yeap, Keen Sang Tai

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Esha DasguptaMBBS, FRCP, FRCPI, Professor of Medicine, International Medical University, Clinical Campus, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Jasmine Li Lin YapMedical student, International Medical University, Clinical Campus, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
K Kirosa KunjuneeMedical student, International Medical University, Clinical Campus, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Xin Ying ChoongMedical student, International Medical University, Clinical Campus, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Wan Wen SohMedical student, International Medical University, Clinical Campus, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Meroshini SundaranMedical student, International Medical University, Clinical Campus, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Swan Sim YeapMB ChB, MD, FRCP, Consultant Rheumatologist, Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Keen Sang TaiMBBS, FRCP, Senior Lecturer, International Medical University, Clinical Campus, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Email: keensangtai@imu.edu.my.
International Medical University · MYMalaysia Theological Seminary · MY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study assesses the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain in patients attending primary care clinics in a medium-sized town in Malaysia and examines the interventions given for the symptoms and the level of the associated disabilities.

methodThis investigation comprises a cross-sectional descriptive study of all patients visiting two primary care clinics aged 18 years and above. Patients presenting with joint pain answered a questionnaire assessing demographic data, disabilities (measured by the Stanford HAQ-DI), and treatment options.

resultsOf 1,074 patients surveyed, 202 (18.8%) had MSK complaints. The mean age of those with MSK pain was 56.1 years. Incidence increased with age, reaching 78.8% of those over 48 years of age. The knee was the most common site of MSK pain (52.2%), with 20.3% requiring referral for specialist assessment. The median HAQ score was 0.375 and 89.6% of those surveyed had mild disability.

conclusionMSK pain is a common problem among patients visiting primary care clinics. The most common site of MSK pain was the knee. On formal assessment, the majority of these patients exhibited mild disability. A significant proportion of patients still required specialist referral. This finding would suggest a need for further training on the management of MSK disease at the primary care level to avoid over-burdening the secondary care services.

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DisabilityMusculoskeletal painPrimary care clinic

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PMID33948147
PMCPMC8088749
OpenAlexW3141007253

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