i-Human Case Week 9: Hand Pain in a
16-Year-Old | H&P and Diagnosis||
LATEST UPDATE
Case Overview
1-year-old presents with acute hand pain after minor trauma. Exam shows localized tenderness and mild
swelling; X-ray needed to rule out fracture. Managed with pain control, immobilization, and activity
modification.
Patient Profile
• Age/Sex: 16-year-old child, male
, • Height/Weight: 5’7” (170 cm) / 132 lb (60 kg)
• Reason for Encounter: Hand pain
History of Present Illness (HPI)
• Patient presents with pain in the right hand, starting approximately 2 days ago after
falling while playing soccer.
• Pain is localized to the dorsum of the hand, worsened by movement, and rated 7/10.
• Denies numbness, tingling, or previous trauma to the hand.
• No associated fever, swelling in other joints, or rash.
• Patient has no history of chronic illnesses and up-to-date on vaccinations.
Past Medical History
• Healthy; no chronic conditions.
• No prior hand injuries or fractures.
Medications
• None
Allergies
• No known drug allergies
Family History
• Non-contributory; no known musculoskeletal disorders
Social History
• Lives with parents and siblings
• Active in soccer and school sports
• No tobacco, alcohol, or drug use
16-Year-Old | H&P and Diagnosis||
LATEST UPDATE
Case Overview
1-year-old presents with acute hand pain after minor trauma. Exam shows localized tenderness and mild
swelling; X-ray needed to rule out fracture. Managed with pain control, immobilization, and activity
modification.
Patient Profile
• Age/Sex: 16-year-old child, male
, • Height/Weight: 5’7” (170 cm) / 132 lb (60 kg)
• Reason for Encounter: Hand pain
History of Present Illness (HPI)
• Patient presents with pain in the right hand, starting approximately 2 days ago after
falling while playing soccer.
• Pain is localized to the dorsum of the hand, worsened by movement, and rated 7/10.
• Denies numbness, tingling, or previous trauma to the hand.
• No associated fever, swelling in other joints, or rash.
• Patient has no history of chronic illnesses and up-to-date on vaccinations.
Past Medical History
• Healthy; no chronic conditions.
• No prior hand injuries or fractures.
Medications
• None
Allergies
• No known drug allergies
Family History
• Non-contributory; no known musculoskeletal disorders
Social History
• Lives with parents and siblings
• Active in soccer and school sports
• No tobacco, alcohol, or drug use
