THIS IS THE CASE OF 61F WITH KNEE PAIN SINCE 5 MONTHS AND ANTALGIC GAIT
*Case Details:*
*Age/Sex:* 61/F
*C/C:* Pain in left knee since 5 months
*HOPI:*
Patient was apparently asymptomatic 5 months ago. 5 months ago she fell in the gutter due to impact of strong winds and fractured her knee.
Since the incident she had pain. It was insidious in onset, progressive in nature. It is aggravated on walking, relieved on joint relaxation. She took herbal medicine and also physiotherapy which was of no use. Pain is dull. She's experiencing pain on flexion of knee. (Antalgic gait) 👇
*Past H/O:* N/K/C/O HTN, DM, Asthma, epilepsy.
*Personal H/O:*
- Attained menopause 5 years back
- Diet - Mixed
- Appetite - Normal
- B&B - Regular
- Sleep - Sound
*Family H/O:* No significance
*General Examination:* Pt is conscious, cooperative, well oriented to time/place/person
Gen Exam:
PICCLE - Absent
Temp - 98.7°F - Afebrile
BP - 120/80 mmHg
PR - 82 bpm
Sys Exam:
CVS - S1S2+
CNS - NVBS
Provisional Diagnosis: Knee OA
