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USE THIS CASE INFORMATION FOR THE REMAINING QUESTIONS ON THE EXAM Yоur pаtient is а 65-yeаr-оld male with a 6-mоnth history of insidious onset and worsening L knee pain. He has noted progressive difficulty with walking around his home (inside and out) and stair negotiation and has had three falls in the last four months. He currently works at the local golf course part-time and is unable to do his job in the pro shop (checking in golfers prior to playing) due to pain with standing. He reports feeling unsteady, especially when walking on uneven surfaces. He notes his knee pain is 2-3/10 at rest, but will ache at a 6/10 at the end of the day. Previous medical history includes:Type 2 Diabetes with associated peripheral neuropathy.HypertensionHistory of CABG 3 years ago Medications: Metformin (Diabetes), Lisinopril (Hypertension) On examination you noted the following: Gait: Antalgic with shortened stance on L LEAROM L knee: 0 - 110 degAROM R knee: 0 - 118 degFlexibility of Hamstrings as noted in 90/90 passive hamstrings length test: L = 40 deg; R = 32 deg (decreased flexibility of L compared to R) MMT:Quadriceps L 3+/5; R 4-/5Hamstrings L 4/5; R 4/5Hip abductors L 3/5; R 4-/5Gastrocnemius L 4-/5; R 4/5Hip extensors L 4/5; R 4/5 Balance: L/RSingle leg stance L - 2 seconds; R - 8 seconds Eyes-openL - 1 second; R - 5 seconds Eyes-closed Unable to maintain tandem stance position without upper extremity support
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