Orthopaedic History Taking Flashcards
1
Q
For a trauma related history, what are the first few things you want to know?
A
What joint/limbs are affected?
What is the predominant symptom?
Mechanism of injury
2
Q
What sort of questions about the mechanism of injury do you want to ask?
A
When did it happen? How did it happen? How high did you fall from (if a fall obvs)? Did you injure anything else? What did you fall onto?
3
Q
What are the first few things you want to know in a joint/limb focused history?
A
What joint/limb is affected
Both sides or just one
Predominant symptoms
4
Q
What follow up questions do you want to ask in a joint/limb focused history?
A
Where specifically is the pain? When do the symptoms come on? Exacerbating or relieving factors? First in the morning vs at the end of the day? Any other symptoms? Anything similar before? Specific incident causing it? Stiffness?
5
Q
What follow up questions should you ask in a trauma history?
A
Where specifically do you feel the pain?
Any previous injuries to that joint?
6
Q
What are important things to ask about in the SH?
A
Occupation
Living circumstances
ADLs
Recreation
