Poor sensitivity of musculoskeletal history in children.

Objectives: To demonstrate the sensitivity of musculoskeletal (MSK) history taking.

Design: Prospective study: consecutive children attending outpatient clinics.

Setting And Patients: Paediatric rheumatology clinic (n=45; girls n=28; median age 12 years, range 3-18), acute general paediatric assessment unit (n=50; girls n=21; median age 8 years, range 3-16).