i- Human Case Study – Week 9: 83-Year-Old Patient
with Knee Pain (Diagnosis: Osteoarthritis) |
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Updated Real Exam Format
Patient Information
• Age: 83 years old
• Gender: Female
• Reason for Encounter: Knee pain
, History of Present Illness (HPI)
The patient is an 83-year-old female presenting with progressively
worsening right knee pain over the past 8 months. The pain is described
as a dull, aching stiffness, most prominent in the morning and after
prolonged activity. She reports morning stiffness lasting less than 30
minutes, mild swelling, and difficulty climbing stairs or walking long
distances.
• Onset: Gradual, insidious over 8 months
• Location: Right knee (medial joint line)
• Duration: Persistent
• Character: Aching, stiff pain with occasional sharp twinges
• Aggravating Factors: Walking, prolonged standing, cold/damp
weather
• Relieving Factors: Rest, sitting, acetaminophen
• Associated Symptoms: Stiffness, mild joint effusion, crepitus on
movement
• Severity: 6/10 on pain scale
• Functional Impact: Reduced mobility, avoids long walks, uses
railing for stairs
with Knee Pain (Diagnosis: Osteoarthritis) |
Complete Case Summary with SOAP Note | 2025
Updated Real Exam Format
Patient Information
• Age: 83 years old
• Gender: Female
• Reason for Encounter: Knee pain
, History of Present Illness (HPI)
The patient is an 83-year-old female presenting with progressively
worsening right knee pain over the past 8 months. The pain is described
as a dull, aching stiffness, most prominent in the morning and after
prolonged activity. She reports morning stiffness lasting less than 30
minutes, mild swelling, and difficulty climbing stairs or walking long
distances.
• Onset: Gradual, insidious over 8 months
• Location: Right knee (medial joint line)
• Duration: Persistent
• Character: Aching, stiff pain with occasional sharp twinges
• Aggravating Factors: Walking, prolonged standing, cold/damp
weather
• Relieving Factors: Rest, sitting, acetaminophen
• Associated Symptoms: Stiffness, mild joint effusion, crepitus on
movement
• Severity: 6/10 on pain scale
• Functional Impact: Reduced mobility, avoids long walks, uses
railing for stairs
