Diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorder will be confirmed by:
a. presenting history of injury.
b. physical examination.
c. radiological examination.
d. all of the above.
d
Diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorder will be confirmed
by presenting history of injury, disorder or change in range
of movement; physical examination including observation,
palpation and assessment of joint movement; and radiological
examinations including plain x-ray, arthrogram, arthrography, bone scan, arthroscopy, biopsy, ultrasound, MRI and
CT scan.
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