In these there should be a breakdown of the information in the reference guides including symptoms relevant systems information and specific examination techniques that will be utilised to make the history and physical exam notes. those notes will be skeleton outlines to use. and should contain specific examinations
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Common conditions
- trauma or injury
- osteoarthritis
- bursitis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- temporal arteritis
- psoriatic arthritis
- gout
- septic arthritis
- Neurological conditions that effect limbs
Associated symptoms for MSK
How it feels
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pain
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heat
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stiffness
Anatomical -
deformation
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joint swelling
Function -
crepitus
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weakness
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locking
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instability
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altered functional capacity (catch all)
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extra articular symptoms
- skin rash, discolouration redness, dry mouth, dry eyes mouth ulcers, skin rashed
Special consideration of the MSK history
Pattern of joint involvement
the number of joints affected is important, as well as if the afflixion is symmetrical or not.
Acute or chronic
if less than 6 week duration the illness is acute
Trauma
is there a history of trauma
Surgery
has there been any orthopaedic surgery