Patient Case Presentation

Mrs. C.R. is a 74-year white female presenting with mid to low back pain x 2 weeks.  She reports feeling the pain after picking up her 2-year-old great granddaughter while participating in a family garage sale.  Pain increases with movement and positioning. Heat and ibuprofen provides no relief.  She incidentally reports a noticed “shape change” to her back.

Medical History

  • Breast cancer at age 70, treated by doxorubicin chemotherapy and radiation
  • Back injury from MVA in 20s
  • Hypothyroidism
  • GERD
  • Frequent UTIs, last infection 2 weeks prior

Medications

  • Levothryoxine
  • Omeprazole

Surgical History

  • TAH-BSO due to uterine fibroids at age 45 with 2 years of hormone replacement therapy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Lumpectomy

Family History

  • Mother deceased, history of Parkinson Disease
  • Father deceased, history of colon polyps and diabetes
  • Brother alive, history of diabetes
  • Brother deceased, history of diabetes
  • Brother deceases, history of diabetes and stroke
  • Brother alive, history of diabetes and COPD
  • Sister alive, history of premature menopause, diabetes, and breast cancer at age 78

Social History

  • Hobbies include quilting, sewing, and embroidery

Occupational History

  • Meat cutter
  • Janitor
  • Retired