Physical examination

What anatomic structures are you assessing as part of the physical examination? What special maneuvers will you perform?

Assignment A 15-year-old male reports dull pain in both knees. Sometimes one or both knees click, and the patient describes a catching sensation under the patella. In determining the causes of the knee pain, What additional history do you need? What categories can you use to differentiate knee pain? What are your specific differential diagnoses […]

Based on what you have learned from the history and physical examination, list up to 3 diagnoses that might explain this patient’s complaint(s).

CAT work sheet Based on what you have learned from the history and physical examination, list up to 3 diagnoses that might explain this patient’s complaint(s).List your most likely diagnosis first, followed by two other reasonable possibilities. For some cases, fewer than 3 diagnoses will be appropriate.Then, enter the positive or negative findings from the […]

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