What bones, muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons do you think are affected? Why? Note: Since you are a physician, be sure to use the correct anatomical name(s) for muscles and bones (e.g. use "gluteus maximus" instead of "butt muscle").
Which type of diagnostic imaging will you use to determine if your prediction is correct? Why? Is there a known treatment for problem? If so, what would you prescribe?
Keep in mind that there may be multiple correct answers for each case study, as pain may be caused by a variety of factors. You are only required to describe one possible scenario and how you would proceed as a physician. Feel free to use any available resources to help you diagnose and treat your patients as accurately as possible.
Case Studies
Case Study #1 Age: 75 Sex: Female Report: The patient was admitted to the emergency room with complaints of severe right hip pain after falling down the stairs. The upper leg and hip area are swollen and bruised, and the patient is unable to put weight on the right leg. In addition, the patient has a family history of osteoporosis.
Case Study #2
Age: 23 Sex: Male Report: The patient was taken to the emergency room via ambulance after falling at a ski jump competition. The patient is describing severe pain in the back of the left knee with significant swelling. Onlookers reported hearing a faint popping sound when the patient fell.
Case Study #3
Age: 34 Sex: Male Report: The patient, a soccer player in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, is complaining of sharp pain in the back of the left thigh. The area is slightly swollen and tender to the touch, and the patient reports weakness in the left leg. Case Study #4 Age: 42 Sex: Female Report: The patient, a cyclist, fell off of her bike after hitting a pothole in the road. She extended her right arm to break the fall, then immediately had a sharp, persistent pain in her shoulder. Her arm and shoulder are sagging, and she is unable to lift her arm.
What bones, muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons do you think are affected? Why? Note: Since you are a physician, be sure to use the correct anatomical name(s) for muscles and bones (e.g. use "gluteus maximus" instead of "butt muscle").
Which type of diagnostic imaging will you use to determine if your prediction is correct? Why? Is there a known treatment for problem? If so, what would you prescribe?
Keep in mind that there may be multiple correct answers for each case study, as pain may be caused by a variety of factors. You are only required to describe one possible scenario and how you would proceed as a physician. Feel free to use any available resources to help you diagnose and treat your patients as accurately as possible.
Case Studies
Case Study #1 Age: 75 Sex: Female Report: The patient was admitted to the emergency room with complaints of severe right hip pain after falling down the stairs. The upper leg and hip area are swollen and bruised, and the patient is unable to put weight on the right leg. In addition, the patient has a family history of osteoporosis.
Case Study #2
Age: 23 Sex: Male Report: The patient was taken to the emergency room via ambulance after falling at a ski jump competition. The patient is describing severe pain in the back of the left knee with significant swelling. Onlookers reported hearing a faint popping sound when the patient fell.
Case Study #3
Age: 34 Sex: Male Report: The patient, a soccer player in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, is complaining of sharp pain in the back of the left thigh. The area is slightly swollen and tender to the touch, and the patient reports weakness in the left leg. Case Study #4 Age: 42 Sex: Female Report: The patient, a cyclist, fell off of her bike after hitting a pothole in the road. She extended her right arm to break the fall, then immediately had a sharp, persistent pain in her shoulder. Her arm and shoulder are sagging, and she is unable to lift her arm.
