Knee Pain
HISTORY:
knee pain for
Onset: , following
Location:
Radiation:
Severity: / 10 ,
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Pattern: ,
Worsening factors:
Treatments tried: ,
Occupation:
Other elements:
EXAM:
Knee:
- Inspection:
- Palpation: on
- Range of motion:
- Flexion:
- Extension:
- Neurovascular: , distal pulses , cap refill , sensation , distal strength /5
- Special tests:
- Gait: ,
ASSESSMENT:
DDx:
PLAN:
- Knee X-ray
- MRI of the knee
- Blood work: , , ,
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- Physical therapy
- Steroid injection
- Hyaluronic acid injection
- Knee brace
- Assistive devices: ,
- Weight loss counseling
- Referral to orthopedic surgeon
- Follow-up in months
- Return if pain worsens or new symptoms develop