digitaldoc
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FORBIDS ME - "logic for the mnemonic : A patient with joint pain will forbid you to touch it !"
Applies to almost all cases of any joint pain :
F - Fracture
O - Osteoporosis
R - Rheumatoid Arthiritis, Rotator Cuff tear for Shoulder, Radial ligament damage for Elbow
B - Bursitis
I - Infection
D - Dislocation
S - Subluxation
M - Myositis Ossificans
E - Elderly Abuse
The same mnemonic will also help you recollect the data-gathering questions to ask the SP - jst think of relevant questions as per D/D
In the physical exam, always expose the other normal symmetrical joint and show that you are comparing. Look for bruises, range of motion, pulses distally and if sensations are intact ! - all this must come in the patient note
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| snowy
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what extra things do u have to add for a joint examination other than whats on the usmle world video.
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