CYRUS HORTON IHUMAN CASE STUDY 57 YEAR OLD

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CYRUS HORTON IHUMAN CASE STUDY 57 YEAR OLD

WITH ACUTE LEFT KNEE PAIN FOR 2 DAYS LATEST

CASE STUDY REVIEWED BY EXPERT FEEDBACK.

ACTUAL CASE STUDY

Case Study: Acute Left Knee Pain in Cyrus Horton

Patient Information

• Name: Cyrus Horton

• Age: 57

• Gender: Male

• Occupation: Construction Worker

• Marital Status: Married

• History: Smoker (1 pack/day for 35 years), occasional alcohol use, history of hypertension, no known allergies

Chief Complaint

Cyrus Horton presents with acute left knee pain that began 2 days ago after twisting his knee while stepping off a ladder at work. This study source was downloaded by 100000887856643 from CourseHero.com on 08-20- 09:15:00 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/237985462/CYRUS-HORTON-IHUMAN-CASE-STUDY-57-YEAR-OLD-WITH-ACUTE-LEFT-KNEE-PAIN-FOR-2-DAYS-

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History of Present Illness

• Onset: Sudden onset of pain 2 days ago

• Location: Left knee

• Duration: Continuous since onset

• Characteristics: Sharp, throbbing pain

• Aggravating Factors: Weight-bearing, movement, bending the knee

• Relieving Factors: Rest, elevation, ice application

• Associated Symptoms: Swelling, bruising, limited range of motion

• No history of previous knee injuries

Review of Systems

• General: No fever or weight loss

• Musculoskeletal: Pain and swelling localized to left knee, no other joint pain

• Cardiovascular: No chest pain or palpitations

• Respiratory: No shortness of breath or cough

• Gastrointestinal: No nausea or vomiting

• Neurological: No numbness or tingling in the affected leg

Past Medical History

• Hypertension: Controlled with medication

• Previous Injuries: None

• Surgeries: Appendectomy (age 25)

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• Lisinopril: 10 mg daily for hypertension

• Ibuprofen: As needed for pain

Family History

• Father: Deceased (heart disease)

• Mother: Hypertension, arthritis

• Siblings: Two brothers, one with hypertension

Social History

• Smoking: 1 pack/day for 35 years

• Alcohol: Occasional social drinker

• Exercise: Limited due to job demands

• Diet: Balanced, with occasional fast food

Physical Examination

Vital Signs

• Blood Pressure: 138/86 mmHg

• Heart Rate: 78 bpm

• Respiratory Rate: 16 breaths per minute

• Temperature: 98.6°F (37°C)

• Oxygen Saturation: 98% on room air

• BMI: 27.5 kg/m²

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• Physical Appearance: Well-nourished, appears in mild distress due to pain, alert, and oriented

Skin

• Color: Normal, no cyanosis or pallor

• Texture: No rashes or lesions

• Turgor: Normal

Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat (HEENT)

• Inspection: Normal

• Palpation: No tenderness or abnormalities

Cardiovascular

• Inspection: No visible pulsations

• Auscultation: Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs, gallops, or rubs

Respiratory

• Inspection: Symmetrical chest expansion

• Auscultation: Clear breath sounds bilaterally, no wheezes, rales, or rhonchi

Abdominal

• Inspection: Normal

• Auscultation: Normal bowel sounds

• Palpation: No tenderness, masses, or organomegaly This study source was downloaded by 100000887856643 from CourseHero.com on 08-20- 09:15:00 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/237985462/CYRUS-HORTON-IHUMAN-CASE-STUDY-57-YEAR-OLD-WITH-ACUTE-LEFT-KNEE-PAIN-FOR-2-DAYS-

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