Pain in adolescence
Chapter 11 Pain in adolescence Case 11.1 A 15-year-old female presents with constant anterior knee pain that is aggravated by exertion. The pain has been progressive and has increased over…
Abnormalities in bowel or urination habits
Chapter 25 Abnormalities in bowel or urination habits Case 25.1 Following an appendectomy, 23-year-old Robert complains of abdominal distension and generalised abdominal discomfort. There is some nausea, and he has…
Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities
Chapter 1 Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities Case 1.1 A regular patient on a routine visit brings Adam, her 4-week old son, with her. You notice that his…
Eating disorders, substance abuse and behavioural disturbances in adolescence
Chapter 8 Eating disorders, substance abuse and behavioural disturbances in adolescence Case 8.1 Ellie is one of your regular patients, who is concerned about her teenage daughter, whom she believes…
Pain in infancy and childhood
Chapter 5 Pain in infancy and childhood Case 5.1 Astrid is a 9-week-old infant presenting with intermittent, inconsolable crying. She has regular episodes of high-pitched crying, occurring daily in the…
Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood
Chapter 7 Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood Case 7.1 Ruby is a 7-year-old girl who presents with a cough of 5 days duration. It was at first dry, became…
Disturbances in movement, posture or growth in infancy and childhood
Chapter 2 Disturbances in movement, posture or growth in infancy and childhood Case 2.1 You are consulted by a couple who wish to discuss with you a plan of management…
Disturbances in behaviour or mood in infancy and childhood
Chapter 4 Disturbances in behaviour or mood in infancy and childhood Case 4.1 Amy is an 8-year-old girl, taken in for massage therapy by her mother. Her mother explains that…
Complete Rotator Cuff Tears
Complete Rotator Cuff Tears WESTERN WISDOM You can cut your throat with a sharp tongue! Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common disorders in shoulder practice. Despite a…
Partial-thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
Partial-thickness Rotator Cuff Tears WESTERN WISDOM Suspicion ain’t proof. Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears are a common cause of pain and disability in the adult shoulder. Despite this, the indications for…
