Musculoskeletal, Pain, and Spinal Cord Injury Case Studies

Each stage of the case is presented sequentially, just as you might uncover clinically relevant information in a diagnostic protocol. You may take as much time as you wish to read each successive section, consider the information presented, and answer the questions. The diagnostic impression, discussion, and references are included with all cases.

Each Case Study is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and fulfills the requirement for Part II of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) set forth by the American Board of PM&R (Lifelong Learning and Self Assessment).

Case Studies are FREE for members!

Musculoskeletal Case Studies

The AAPM&R Musculoskeletal Case Study Series is a programmed learning series of case studies in musculoskeletal medicine for physiatrists, residents in physiatry, and other physicians.

After completing this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate how to obtain an accurate history for patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints.
• Identify appropriate physical examination techniques to use with patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints.
• Describe appropriate diagnostic studies to use in patients with various musculoskeletal disorders.
• Discuss the treatment options for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

Available MSK cases include:

The prices listed below are the full price. AAPM&R members and Residents receive discounted prices - click on "View Full Description" to view your rate.

[07CS-02] Musculoskeletal Case No. 16: Neck, upper back, and left arm pain View full description Purchase now for $15

Pain Case Studies

The AAPM&R Pain Case Study Series is a programmed learning series of case studies in pain medicine for physiatrists, residents in physiatry, and other physicians.

After completing this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate how to obtain an accurate history for patients presenting with pain complaints.
• Identify appropriate physical examination techniques to use with patients presenting with pain complaints.
• Describe appropriate diagnostic studies to use in patients with various pain disorders.
• Discuss the treatment options for patients with pain disorders.

Available Pain Cases include:

The prices listed below are the full price. AAPM&R members and Residents receive discounted prices - click on "View Full Description" to view your rate.

[07CS-07] Pain Case No. 1: Low back and right lower extremity pain View full description Purchase now for $15 [07CS-09] Pain Case No. 2: Neck pain View full description Purchase now for $15 [08CS-02] Pain Case No. 3: Headache, back pain View full description Purchase now for $15

Spinal Cord Injury Case Studies

The AAPM&R Spinal Cord Injury Case Study Series is a programmed learning series of case studies in spinal cord injury for physiatrists, residents in physiatry, and other physicians.

After completing this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Assess their ability to apply a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of spinal cord injury cases.
• Compare their diagnostic impressions with those of leading experts in spinal cord injury.

Available SCI cases include:

The prices listed below are the full price. AAPM&R members and Residents receive discounted prices - click on "View Full Description" to view your rate.

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Call For Case Studies

The Academy is asking for submission of case studies in electrodiagnosis, musculoskeletal medicine, pain, spinal cord injury, or stroke for the online Case Study Program. Cases that are accepted give members an excellent opportunity to share relevant information within the field of PM&R and to list authorship credit in their curriculum vitaes.

For more information about submitting a case study topic, please click here.

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