Instruction
I will attach a sample case study for reference. Please follow accordingly INSTRUCTIONS: Write a case study about the given case scenario using the SOAP format. Case Scenario: HPI: This 33 year old male patient that presents to the clinic with complaints of low back pain for the last week. He reported that he was remodeling his house and he moved one of the couches and felt a sharp pain in his back. Pain is reported at a 5/10. The patient states his back pain is worse when he sits down for too long. He has tried to put a heat pad and it does not help. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Complete the PATHOPHYSIOLOGY section (about 1.5-2 pages). Write about the pathophysiology of muscle strain of the lower back 2. Next, complete the PLAN section- this should be about 1 page or less and should include 3 differential diagnosis. Write about herniated disk, back sprain, sciatica. Next, complete the diagnostic section- this should be about 1 page or less and should include the diagnostic tests that are used to diagnose injury to the lower back mainly ruling out a muscle strain of the lower back (This can include X-ray, CT scan, MRI, . 4. Next, complete the medical management sections- this should be about 1 page or less and should include management of muscle strain 5. Next, complete the prognosis section- this should be about 0.5 page 6. Next, complete the follow up/referral section- this should be about 0.5 page 7. Next complete the patient education section- this should be about 0.5 page 8. please include all references and cite APA.
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