Search results for "Knee pain"
MKSAP Quiz: Right knee pain for 2 days
A 28-year-old man is evaluated for right knee pain that began 2 days ago. He was playing football when he stopped suddenly and pivoted to make a catch. He heard a popping sound and immediately developed severe pain in his right knee. Within 30 minutes, the knee became swollen. Since the injury, he has been able to bear weight, but he has discomfort with ambulation and reports feeling that his right knee is going to buckle. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/09/3.htm
9 Jan 2018
New ACP-Curbsiders podcast episode available, “Knee Pain: Practical Office Orthopedics”
Listen to get practical tips from orthopedist and medical educator Ted Parks, MD.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/12/5.htm
12 Jun 2018
Daily medication appears more cost-effective than monthly injections for opioid use disorder
Over 24 weeks, extended-release naltrexone cost an average of $5,317 more than buprenorphine-naloxone, primarily because the former was more expensive and required a longer detoxification period.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/18/1.htm
18 Dec 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 18-month history of knee pain
A 55-year-old woman is evaluated for an 18-month history of increasingly severe knee pain with the inability to arise when seated on the floor. She does not have pain at rest or nocturnal pain. Following a physical exam and radiography, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/11/3.htm
11 Jun 2019
Squeezing in the cancer screening talk
By making the most of team members and technology, internists can free up valuable physician-patient interaction time to most effectively apply cancer screening guidelines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/squeezing-in-the-cancer-screening-talk.htm
1 Oct 2019
Therapist-led rehab had similar outcomes to home regimen after knee replacement
High-risk patients had similar knee function and pain at one year whether they received weekly sessions with a physiotherapist or were assigned to a home exercise program, according to a U.K. trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/4.htm
20 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 3-day history of left knee pain, swelling
A 43-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-day history of left knee pain and swelling. Similar episodes have occurred in either knee as well as the left wrist during the past 2 years. Following a physical exam, radiographs, and joint aspiration of the left knee, what laboratory study will most likely identify the cause of this patient's symptoms?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/16/3.htm
16 Mar 2021
ACP launches new pain management learning hub
The series consists of seven core evidence-based and patient-centered modules and two sets of case studies. Up to 23 hours of CME/MOC credit are available, free to ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/13/4.htm
13 Apr 2021
Osteoarthritis can ease with easy changes
An optimal regimen starting with nonpharmacologic measures can help patients achieve notable relief.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/osteoarthritis-can-ease-with-easy-changes.htm
1 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of knee pain
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of right knee pain, with morning stiffness lasting 20 minutes. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate initial imaging study?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/22/3.htm
22 Jun 2021