Musculoskeletal Health

Musculoskeletal health involves the structure and function of bones, muscles and skin. Conditions affecting these tissues can be debilitating and painful, having a serious impact on physical activities and movement.

Disorders of the musculoskeletal system are more common than any other long-term health problem.

Over 20 per cent of Canadians report having musculoskeletal health problems such as arthritis, rheumatism, osteoporosis, systemic lupus erythematosus and fibromyalgia. Work-related injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome can also affect musculoskeletal systems.

UHN Resources

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

•	Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (ACL)
•	Cast Care Instructions
•	Dupuytren's Disease
•	Elbow Arthroscopy/Surgery
•	Flexor Tendon Injuries
•	Foot/Ankle Arthroscopy
•	Foot/Ankle Surgery
•	Ganglion Cysts
•	Having a Joint Replacement
•	Knee Arthroscopy
•	Knee Arthroscopy/Mensical Repair
•	Primary Hip and Knee Replacement - How We Will Care for You
•	Reanimation Clinic
•	Removal of Hardware
•	Replantation Surgery
•	Shoulder Repair
•	Shoulder Surgery
•	Skin Flap/Free Muscle Flap
•	Splint Wear and Care
•	Sural Nerve/Peroneal Nerve/Muscle Biopsy
•	Understanding Your Prescriptions
•	Using a Jewett Brace

UHN Clinics or Centres

Related Web Sites

•	National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
	Provides information about various forms of arthritis and rheumatic disease and bone, muscle, and skin diseases. Information also in Spanish.
•	North American Spine Society
	Information on preventing spine injury, as well as education about common spine conditions.
•	UpToDate Patient Information - Bones Joints and Muscle
	Information written for patients and their families provides an overview, and a good deal of detail, on bone joints and muscle.