i-Human Case Week #9
WARDEN UNIVERSITY
Hand Pain – Full Case Study
Patient Profile
Age: 16 years
, Sex: Adolescent (male appearance)
Height: 5’7’’ (170 cm)
Weight: 132 lb (60 kg)
Reason for Encounter: Hand pain
Mode: Learning Mode
Chief Complaint (CC)
“My hand has been hurting and swelling since yesterday.”
History of Present Illness (HPI)
The patient is a 16-year-old adolescent who presents with acute
right hand pain that began 24 hours ago. The pain started after
falling onto an outstretched hand while playing sports. The
patient describes the pain as sharp and throbbing, rated 7/10,
worsened by movement and gripping objects, and mildly relieved
with rest.
The patient reports:
Swelling around the knuckles
Decreased range of motion
Mild bruising
Pain with finger flexion
Denies:
Numbness or tingling
WARDEN UNIVERSITY
Hand Pain – Full Case Study
Patient Profile
Age: 16 years
, Sex: Adolescent (male appearance)
Height: 5’7’’ (170 cm)
Weight: 132 lb (60 kg)
Reason for Encounter: Hand pain
Mode: Learning Mode
Chief Complaint (CC)
“My hand has been hurting and swelling since yesterday.”
History of Present Illness (HPI)
The patient is a 16-year-old adolescent who presents with acute
right hand pain that began 24 hours ago. The pain started after
falling onto an outstretched hand while playing sports. The
patient describes the pain as sharp and throbbing, rated 7/10,
worsened by movement and gripping objects, and mildly relieved
with rest.
The patient reports:
Swelling around the knuckles
Decreased range of motion
Mild bruising
Pain with finger flexion
Denies:
Numbness or tingling
