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1. Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain HA Discussion
Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain HA DiscussionAssessing Musculoskeletal Pain HA
DiscussionThe body is constantly sending signals about its health. One of the most easily
recognized signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of the leading causes of
severe long-term pain in patients. The musculoskeletal system is an elaborate system of
interconnected levers that provides the body with and mobility. Because of the
interconnectedness of the musculoskeletal system, identifying the causes of pain can be
challenging. Accurately interpreting the cause of musculoskeletal pain requires an
assessment process informed by patient history and physical exams.In this Discussion, you
will consider case studies that describe abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical
settingTo prepare:· By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to one of the following
specific case studies for this Discussion. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of
the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.· Your Discussion post should be in
the Episodic/Focused SOAP Note format rather than the traditional narrative style
Discussion posting format. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Episodic/Focused
SOAP Template in the Week 5 Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that all
Episodic/Focused SOAP notes have specific data included in every patient case.· Review the
following case studies:Case 2: Ankle PainA 46-year-old female reports pain in both of her
ankles, but she is more concerned about her right ankle. She was playing soccer over the
weekend and heard a “pop.” She is able to bear weight, but it is uncomfortable. In
determining the cause of the ankle pain, based on your knowledge of anatomy, what foot
structures are likely involved? What other symptoms need to be explored? What are your
differential diagnoses for ankle pain? What physical examination will you perform? What
special maneuvers will you perform? Should you apply the Ottawa ankle rules to determine
if you need additional testing?With regard to the case study you were assigned:· Review this
week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.·
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you
were assigned.· Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to
gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to
make a diagnosis?· Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a
differential diagnosis for the patient.Post an episodic/focused note about the patient in the
case study to which you were assigned using the episodic/focused note template provided
in the Week 5 resources. Provide evidence from the literature to diagnostic tests that
would be appropriate for each case. List five different possible conditions for the patient’s

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