The Preparticipation Physical Exam
Medical history Personal history 1. Exertional chest pain/discomfort 2. Unexplained syncope/near-syncope 3. Excessive exertional and unexplained dyspnea/fatigue associated with exercise 4. Prior recognition of a heart murmur 5. Elevated systemic…
The Acutely Swollen/Painful Joint
Measure Normal Noninflammatory Inflammatory Septic Hemorrhagic Clarity Transparent Transparent Translucent-opaque Opaque Bloody Color Clear Yellow Yellow to opalescent Yellow to green Red Viscosity High High Low Variable Variable WBC/mm3 <200…
Introduction
Fig. 1.1 Knowledge base in musculoskeletal medicine Layout This book is divided into reference chapters, each of which focuses on a specific joint or region of the body. Each chapter…