FOP & TAS & AKP - Musculoskeletal

Foundation of Practice (FOP)

[FMsk1] Know the normal variations of limb development e.g. bow legs and knock knees, in-toeing, flat feet  

[FMsk2] Know about the assessment, causes, and initial management of joint and limb pain, joint laxity, and swelling

[FMsk3] Be aware of the presentation of muscular disease including the dystrophies

[FMsk4] Know the differential diagnosis of pain on walking and limp and initial management

[FMsk5] Know the causes of back pain and initial management

[FMsk6] Know the causes of acute and chronic arthritis including those with systemic manifestations (e.g. Henoch- Schönlein purpura) and understand the principles of management

[FMsk7] Know how to recognize the various causes of scoliosis and how they present

[FMsk8] Know how to recognize developmental dysplasia of the hip, appropriate referral pathways, and usual management

Theory and Science (TAS)

[TMsk1] Know and understand the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system

[TMsk2] Know the histology and understand the physiology and pathophysiology of muscles and joints in health and disease and understanding how structure relates to function

[TMsk3] Know the science underlying investigations used in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders

[TMsk4] Know the genetic and environmental factors in the aetiology of musculoskeletal disorders

[TMsk5] Understand the pathophysiology underlying disease associations of rheumatological conditions with other conditions including eye disease, and metabolic disorders

[TMsk6] Understand the pharmacology of agents, including monoclonal antibodies, used in the treatment of musculoskeletal disease