Musculoskeletal disorders: Epidemiology and treatment seeking behavior of secondary school students in a Nigerian community

Abstract

Treatable cases constitute a large proportion of MSD among secondary school students, but TSB was generally poor. Parental socio-economic and health services factors were related to the health-seeking behavior. Strengthening of school health services and improved linkage with orthopedic services, community education on MSD, and education of all cadres of health professionals are recommended.