Common Symptoms 1
Conservative first-line therapy for chronic venous insufficiency
Leg elevation, exercise, static compression, weight loss
Diagnosis for posterior elbow swelling with normal range of motion
Olecranon bursitis
Diagnosis of fluid-filled swelling caused by herniated synovial tissue surrounding tendon sheaths or joints
Ganglion cyst
Therapy for BPPV
Epley maneuver
Treatment of asymptomatic popliteal cysts
None
Diagnosis of pain between metatarsal heads and sensation of walking on a pebble
Morton neuroma
Initial therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
Activity modification and wrist splinting
Diagnosis for localized pain over proximal medial tibia 2-3 cm below knee
Pes anserine bursitis
Diagnosis for lateral knee pain proximal to lateral femoral condyle after exercise
Iliotibial band syndrome
Diagnosis for anterior knee pain after prolonged sitting, running, climbing
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Diagnosis for elbow pain with flexion, paresthesia/numbness in 4th to 5th digits
Ulnar nerve entrapment
Diagnosis for pain at base of thumb elicited with Finkelstein test
De Quervain tendinopathy
Diagnosis for neck pain with decreased range of motion, normal neurologic findings
Cervical strain
Cause of arm paresthesia/pain worsened with activity and arm elevation
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
Diagnosis for anterior hip pain associated with glucocorticoid use, SLE, sickle cell anemia, or alcohol use disorder
Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
Diagnosis for fatigue ≥6 months with reduction in activities, postexertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, and orthostatic intolerance or cognitive impairment
Systemic exertion intolerance disease
Suspected causes of neck pain for which MRI is indicated
Cancer, infection, myelopathy, or progressive neurologic symptoms
Indication for exercise stress testing for evaluation of syncope
Exertional syncope
Findings that rule out need for ankle imaging
Ability to walk 4 steps; no tenderness at posterior malleolus, navicular bone, 5th metatarsal
Initial imaging test to evaluate scoliosis
Full-length posteroanterior and lateral radiography of the spine and measurement of the Cobb angle
Essential physical exam component in syncope evaluation
Orthostatic BP measurement, along with thorough cardiac and neurologic exams
Role of brain imaging and carotid ultrasonography in routine syncope evaluation
None
When to offer opioid overdose prevention education and naloxone kits
Opioid dosage ≥50 MME/d, concurrent benzodiazepines, substance use disorder
Effects of long-term opioids for chronic noncancer pain
Worsened functional status, quality of life, and pain
Management goals in patients with medically unexplained symptoms
Maintaining an effective relationship with the patient, restoration of function, decreased focus on symptoms, acquisition of coping mechanisms