Mr. M is a 76-year-old male who recently suffered a fall on the ice. He is now experiencing rightknee pain and swelling. He lives alone in a 2 story home and has been unable to climb the
stairs since the fall. No history of tobacco or alcohol use. He has minimal social support other
than daily meals on wheels deliveries. Medical history is positive for COPD with long-term
prednisone use. On physical exam, there is no limitation of ROM of the knee and no sign of
ligament injury. A photo of his knee is below.
1.
Using the information given, name and describe:
a. )
Medical considerations
– List this by organ system (integumentary, muscular, and skeletal,)
– Include the potential medical diagnosis in the appropriate system, and
the implications of that diagnosis for the other system/s if applicable
– Include the expected age related changes in each system independent
of the diagnosis/pathology
2.
Describe a management plan that incorporates a.) above. This must include both
treatment and prevention.
a).
Medical – again, list by system. Include either treatment plan or
prevention plan for each item you have listed or described in part 1a. Don’t forget
to include the impact of your diagnosis on the health of other systems if
applicable (for example – if your diagnosis is severe osteoarthritis of the knee
with limited mobility of the leg, how will this impact the muscular system and what
is your plan to prevent or minimize this impact)
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