DOUGLAS BELL PRESENTING WITH ACUTE LEFT
KNEE PAIN AT OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH IMAGING
AND LABORATORY SUPPORT
,PATIENT INFORMATION
Name: Douglas Bell
Age: 57 years
Sex: Male
Height: 5′10″ (178 cm)
Weight: 197 lb (89.5 kg)
Location: Outpatient clinic with imaging and laboratory support
Reason for Encounter: Acute left knee pain
Explanation: Douglas Bell is a 57-year-old male presenting with acute onset left
knee pain over the past two days following a twisting injury during recreational
activity, now affecting mobility and requiring clinical evaluation.
, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER
Category Description
Encounter Type Outpatient evaluation
Chief Complaint Acute left knee pain
Duration 2 days
Frequency Continuous
Associated Symptoms Moderate swelling, pain with weight-bearing
Aggravating Factors Walking, stair climbing, bending the knee
Relieving Factors Rest, ice, elevation
Systemic Symptoms No fever, chills, or systemic complaints
Patient Goals Pain relief and return to normal function
Explanation: The patient reports sudden onset left knee discomfort and swelling
without systemic symptoms, which began two days ago after a twisting maneuver
during basketball and is now limiting everyday activities.