10:00 AM 01 November 2024
Subjective:
- Patient presents today with complaints of lower back pain and stiffness, following a fall two days ago.
- Pain is located in the lumbar region, described as a dull ache, and rated as 6/10 in severity. It is worse with movement and prolonged sitting, and improves with rest.
- Symptoms are aggravated by bending and twisting. Patient has tried over-the-counter pain relievers with minimal relief.
- The pain has gradually worsened since the fall.
- No previous episodes of similar back pain.
- The pain is affecting the patient's ability to work and perform daily activities.
- Associated symptoms include muscle spasms in the lower back.
Past Medical History:
- Patient has a history of mild osteoarthritis in the knees. No relevant surgical history. No previous physiotherapy.
- Patient is a non-smoker and drinks alcohol occasionally. Works as a desk-based office worker.
- No family history of back problems.
- No known exposure history.
- Immunization status up to date.
- Other: Patient reports feeling anxious about the injury.
Objective:
- Vitals signs: Blood pressure 130/80 mmHg, heart rate 78 bpm, respiratory rate 16 breaths/min.
- Physical examination: Observation: Patient walks with a guarded gait, slight forward lean. Palpation: Tenderness to palpation over the lumbar paraspinal muscles. Range of motion: Lumbar flexion limited to 45 degrees, extension limited to 10 degrees, lateral flexion limited bilaterally. Neurological: Sensation intact in lower extremities. Strength 5/5 in lower extremities.
- Investigations with results: None.
Treatment:
- Soft tissue massage to lumbar paraspinal muscles in prone position for 10 minutes.
- Spinal mobilisation to lumbar spine.
- Patient educated on proper posture and body mechanics.
- Exercises/home exercise plan: Patient instructed on a home exercise program including gentle lumbar stretches and core strengthening exercises.
Assessment:
- Likely diagnosis: Acute lumbar strain.
- Differential diagnosis: Lumbar sprain, possible facet joint dysfunction.
Plan:
- Investigations planned: None.
- Treatment planned: Continue with physiotherapy sessions twice a week for the next two weeks. Reassess in two weeks.
- Relevant other actions such as counselling, referrals etc: Provide patient with an information sheet on back pain management.
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Subjective:
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Past Medical History:
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Objective:
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Treatment:
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Assessment:
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Plan:
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- [Relevant other actions such as counselling, referrals etc (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, otherwise leave blank)]
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