The impact of a novel musculoskeletal consult service in an inpatient rehabilitation facility: A descriptive analysis.

Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) pathologies significantly affect the rehabilitation course for patients admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF). The impact of a specialized inpatient MSK consult service has not been previously evaluated.

Objective: To assess the demographics, pathologies, and impact on pain scores of patients who were evaluated by a specialized MSK consult service.