Musculoskeletal clinical assessment in children and young people

The musculoskeletal history

History taking is an important skill for doctors to learn. This section covers the features to consider when taking a history.

Musculoskeletal assessment: pGALS questions and examination

The pGALS screening examination is useful in detecting abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system. This section covers the steps to follow.

Detailed musculoskeletal examination: pREMS assessment

The pREMS examination is more detailed and should be carried out if an abnormality is detected. This section covers the steps to follow.

Common scenarios: Q&A

This section answers some common questions that you may have when carrying out a clinical assessment of a child or young person.

Core messages and useful resources

More useful resources to help increase knowledge and confidence in assessing and diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions in children and young people.

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