Musculoskeletal Results

Musculoskeletal Results | Turned In Advanced Physical Assessment – March 2020, advanced_physical_assessment__td8__031720__sect1

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This is a 28 yo pleasant african american female. She is the primary source of history and offers information freely. she speaks clearly and coherent and maintains contact throughout the exam. She presents to the clinic with c/o back pain for 3 days. Pain is 5/10, takes advil and pain reduces to 2-3/10. Her pain in her lower back and upper buttocks. Gets worse when she is laying down. Is able to perform her normal acitivities. Medication: Proventil, albuterol. advil for pain, PRN Med allergy: PCN: hives and rash Medical history: Diabetes no meds Asthma: on Proventil and albuterol. Controlled asthma with meds No surgical history. No hx of trauma No family history of musculskeletal system disease Family history of HTN and Diabetes

HPI: Ms. Jones presents to the clinic complaining of back pain th began 3 days ago after she “tweaked it” while lifting a heavy box while helping a friend move. She states that lifted several boxes before this event without incident and does not know the weight the box that caused her pain. The pain is in her low back and bilateral buttocks, is a constant aching with stiffness, and does n radiate. The pain is aggravated by sitting (rates a 7/10) and decreased by rest and lying flat on her back (pain of 3-4/10). The pain has not changed over the past three days and she has treat with 2 over the counter ibuprofen tablets every 5-6 hours. Her current pain is a 5/10, but she states that the ibuprofen can decrease her pain to 2-3/10. She denies numbness, tingling, mus weakness, bowel or bladder incontinence. She presents today as pain has continued and is interfering with her activities of daily liv Social History: Ms. Jones’ job is mostly supervisory, although sh does report that she may have to sit or stand for extended period time. She denies lifting at work or school. She states that her pai has limited her activities of daily living. She denies use of tobacc alcohol, and illicit drugs. She does not exercise. Review of Systems: General: Denies changes in weight, fatigue, weakness, fever, chills, and night sweats. • Musculoskeletal: Den muscle weakness, pain, joint instability, or swelling. She does sta that she has difficulties with range of motion. She does state tha pain in her lower back has impacted her comfort while sleeping a sitting in class. She denies numbness, tingling, radiation, or bowel/bladder dysfunction. She denies previous musculoskeleta injuries or fractures. • Neurologic: Denies loss of sensation, numbness, tingling, tremors, weakness, paralysis, fainting, blackouts, or seizures.

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HENT: WNL No abnormalities found Upper extremiteis: WNL: no abnormality found: ROM: wnl Spine: reduced ROM for extension and flexion and lateral bending Hips: ROM wnl Lower extremity: Root foot with scar: healed well . Strength tests all wnl for upper and lower extremities.

General: Ms. Jones is a pleasant, obese 28-year-old African American woman in no acute distress. She is alert and oriented. maintains eye contact throughout interview and examination. Musculoskeletal: Bilateral upper extremities without muscle atrop or joint deformity. Bilateral upper extremities with full range of mo of shoulder, elbow, and wrist. No evidence of swollen joints or sig of infection. Bilateral lower extremities without muscle atrophy or joint deformity, full range of motion of bilateral hips, knees, and ankles. No evidence of swollen joints or signs of infection. Flexio extension, lateral bending, and rotation of the spine with reduced ROM – pain and difficulty. Bilateral upper extremity strength equa and 5/5 in neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands. Bilateral lowe extremity strength equal and 5/5 in hip flexors, knees, and ankles

Assessment

Lower Back Pain Low back muscle strain related to lifting

Plan

Refer to physical therapy Review body mechanics Advil prn as needed, Discuss exercise and weight bearing exercises Return to clinic if symptoms worsen

Provide Ms. Jones with materials detailing stretching techniques the lower back. • Initiate treatment with ibuprofen 600 mg by mo every six to eight hours with food as needed for pain for the next weeks. She may use acetaminophen 500-1000 mg by mouth eve hours for breakthrough pain. • Ms. Jones can also use adjunct therapy of topical heat or ice per comfort TID-QID. • Educate on proper body mechanics and lifting techniques. • Educate on whe seek emergent care including loss of bowel or bladder function, acute changes in sensation of lower extremities, or limitations in movement of lower extremities. • Return to clinic in two weeks fo follow up and evaluation of symptoms.

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