Discussion – Musculoskeletal discussion (Initial Posting) due
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1. Initial posting – Health assessment varies per system and per age of the patient. The musculoskeletal history and exam also differs based on age of the patient.
Discuss the musculoskeletal assessment of the following ages. Be sure to address all four patients. Include history questions to ask and at least 3 pertinent physical exam findings you would assess for each patient. What maneuvers would you perform? What are normal and abnormal findings?
1. A 2 day old infant
2. A 12 year old child
3. A 35 year old patient
4. A 65 year old patient
**Copy and paste the following template to use for your initial posting. Failure to use template below will result in reduction of points.**
2 day old infant
History Questions:
Physical Exam/Maneuvers:
Normal findings:
Abnormal findings:
12 year old child
History Questions:
Physical Exam/Maneuvers:
Normal findings:
Abnormal findings:
35 year old
History Questions:
Physical Exam/Maneuvers:
Normal findings:
Abnormal findings:
65 year old
History Questions:
Physical Exam/Maneuvers:
Normal findings:
Abnormal findings