Musculoskeletal Key

Chapter 23 Fatigue and generalised weakness Case 23.1 1. What disorder do you think she was diagnosed with 1 year ago? The illness 1 year ago is typical of acute…

Chapter 4 Disturbances in behaviour or mood in infancy and childhood Case 4.1 1. The description given above depicts a classic presentation of a particular syndrome, which is diagnosed frequently…

Chapter 38 Miscellaneous cases in the elderly Case 38.1 1. Using only this information, list the possible causes of Martha’s symptoms, and justify your answer: a dyspnoea • left heart…

Chapter 9 Movement and postural disturbances in adolescence Case 9.1 1. Which of her movements are affected? Which of her muscles are weakened? Extension of the forearm, hand and digits…

Chapter 32 Unsteadiness and vertigo in the elderly Case 32.1 1. What is your differential diagnosis? Explain your choices. Paul’s symptoms of ‘light-headedness’ suggest that he is suffering from episodes…

Chapter 34 Chest and abdominal pain in the elderly Case 34.1 1. What specific questions do you think it would pertinent to ask? A full history should be taken. Specifically:…

Chapter 19 Upper limb pain Case 19.1 1. Redness, swelling and pain are typical of inflammation and/or infection. What structure is likely to be infected? Synovial flexor sheaths and surrounding…

Chapter 5 Pain in infancy and childhood Case 5.1 1. What is the most likely diagnosis, based only on the history? Give reasons. Infantile colic. The episodic nature of the…

Chapter 16 Chronic or recurring back pain Case 16.1 1. Using only this information, list the possible causes of Celine’s pain. Justify your answer. Primary differential diagnosis Justification Disc lesion…

Chapter 30 Head and neck pain in the elderly Case 30.1 1. List the possible causes of Jane’s neck and interscapular pain. Based only on the history, do you think…