Comprehensive i-Human Case Study – Week 9: Evaluation and Management of Knee Pain in an 83-Year-Old Female with Supporting X-Ray, ECG, and Laboratory Findings (Outpatient Clinic Evaluation 2025)

Comprehensive i-Human Case Study –
Week 9: Evaluation and Management of
Knee Pain in an 83-Year-Old Female with
Supporting X-Ray, ECG, and Laboratory
Findings (Outpatient Clinic Evaluation
2025)

, Comprehensive i-Human Case Study – Week 9

Patient: 83-year-old female
Date of Evaluation: 2025
Setting: Outpatient Clinic



1. Chief Complaint

“Pain and stiffness in my right knee for several months, worsening with
activity.”



2. History of Present Illness

The patient is an 83-year-old female presenting with chronic right knee
pain, progressively worsening over the last 6–12 months. Pain is
described as a dull ache, exacerbated by walking, climbing stairs, or
standing for prolonged periods. She reports morning stiffness lasting 15–
20 minutes. No history of recent trauma, fever, redness, or swelling. She
reports occasional knee instability and difficulty performing activities of
daily living (ADLs). No previous knee injections or surgeries.



3. Past Medical History

• Hypertension
• Osteoarthritis (diagnosed 5 years ago)
• Hyperlipidemia
• Mild chronic kidney disease (Stage 2)