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In 2003, musculoskeletal symptoms were the number 2 reason for physician visits. Musculoskeletal symptoms include pain, ache, soreness, discomfort, cramps, contractures, spasms, limitation of movement, stiffness, weakness, swelling, lump, mass and tumors to the musculoskeletal system.1
1. National Center for Health Statistics, National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2000 (Using all three possible reason-for-visit codes listed; data extracted and analyzed by the AAOS Department of Research and Scientific Affairs.)
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