CYRUS HORTON IHUMAN CASE STUDY 57 YEAR OLD WITH ACUTE LEFT KNEE PAIN FOR 2 DAYS LATEST CASE STUDY REVIEWED BY EXPERT FEEDBACK ACTUAL CASE STUDY LATEST UPDATE
Case Study: Acute Left Knee Pain in Cyrus Horton
Patient Information
• Name: Cyrus Horton
• Age: 57
• Gender: Male
• Occupation: Construction Worker
• Marital Status: Married
• History: Smoker (1 pack/day for 35 years), occasional alcohol use, history of
hypertension, no known allergies
Chief Complaint
Cyrus Horton presents with acute left knee pain that began 2 days ago after twisting his knee while
stepping off a ladder at work.
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History of Present Illness
• Onset: Sudden onset of pain 2 days ago
• Location: Left knee
• Duration: Continuous since onset
• Characteristics: Sharp, throbbing pain
• Aggravating Factors: Weight-bearing, movement, bending the knee
• Relieving Factors: Rest, elevation, ice application
• Associated Symptoms: Swelling, bruising, limited range of motion
• No history of previous knee injuries