Posted: May 1st, 2025

case study analysis

The Assignment

In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:

The musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient presenting these symptoms.

Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.

How these processes interact to affect the patient.

A 52-year-old male presents to the emergency room with complaints of pain to his left great toe since yesterday.  He reports that the pain is a 10/10 and that he can’t handle a sheet touching his foot.  He denies any injury to the foot.  The patient reports that he attended a company party for the holidays and his symptoms started after that event.  The patient has a history of hypertension and high cholesterol.  He is currently taking HCTZ 12.5 mg po daily and Simvastatin 20mg po daily.  The patient’s vital signs:  His BP is 128/84, pulse is 70, resp 18, regular and non-labored, pulse ox 98%, and temp 100.1F. Physical exam reveals the first metatarsal phalangeal joint is erythematous and edematous.  Exam is otherwise unremarkable.  Diagnostic testing:  Uric acid:  10 mg/dl; ESR 32mm/hr.  Xray Left great toe:  Normal joint space, no erosion.