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Pictorial lesson in MSK. H Lord. History. What will you ask?. History. Acute / chronic Current symptoms: pain, stiffness, swelling, distribution of jts Other systems involved Impact on pt’s life. Examination . What will you examine and how?. Examination. Introduce
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Pictorial lesson in MSK H Lord
History • What will you ask?
History • Acute / chronic • Current symptoms: pain, stiffness, swelling, distribution of jts • Other systems involved • Impact on pt’s life
Examination • What will you examine and how?
Examination • Introduce • Inspect – symmetry, skin changes, nails, muscle bulk, swelling • Feel – temperature, swellings ( boney, fluctuant, tender, rubbery,) • Move – actively, passively, ROM • Assess jt function – arm raising, eating, gait, etc
What hand deformities do you know? • OA • RA • Other arthropathies?