Treatment sheet—Will include a tear or treatment sheet that can either be copied, used on paper, or easily downloaded into an electronic medical record. It includes chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, summary of the pertinent physical examination, and points that need to be evaluated in a visit to a primary care healthcare provider’s office. This would include red flags, three pertinent questions that should be considered for every patient, common and “don’t miss” conditions, and a diagnostic category guide in the form of a small table. This table is meant to help the healthcare provider place each patient in one treatment scenario. This may include an actual treatment of the problem, treatment with follow-up, consultation with co-management of the patient with a musculoskeletal specialist, or referral to another healthcare provider for more specialized treatment. This table is followed by a plan and disposition.

Anatomy—Basic anatomy is presented in written and/or diagrammatic form; in some cases, more detailed anatomy is discussed as it relates to common conditions. Surgical anatomy is not included, as it is not necessary for the outpatient evaluation and management of most common musculoskeletal conditions.