General practice · Explanation & counselling

Back pain and a scan

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Recommended for Curtin Year 5 students

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Instructions

You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Luca Moretti, 38, a warehouse worker, has had low back pain for five days since lifting boxes at work. The GP has taken a history and found no red flags. He is asking for an MRI.

  1. Perform a focused examination

  2. Explain your findings and the management plan to Mr Moretti

  • You do not need to take a history
  • Please verbalise your examination; findings will be provided on request
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Examination

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