Acupuncture for Elbow and Knee Pain

Musculo-Skeletal

Chief Complaint: Chronic left elbow and knee pain

Western Diagnosis: Left triceps strain and left knee sprain

Medical History: Patient is a 37 year old female with a significant family history of arthritis, alcoholism and diabetes. Patient is married with two children, ages 5 and 2. Patient enjoys a well-balanced diet and would like to resume a regular workout activity. Patient complains of constant pain in left elbow and knee.

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Acupuncture Treatment of Golfer’s Elbow

Musculo-Skeletal

Chief Complaint: Pain in right forearm near the elbow

Western Diagnosis: Golfer’s elbow

Medical History: Since a month ago, patient has pain in right forearm. It’s localized sharp pain that aggravates when patient tries to lift something and playing golf. 9 out 10 in pain scale and pain has been consistent since the beginning. Irregular diet, plays golf regularly, rides motorcycle occasionally, smokes 10 cig/day.

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Acupuncture Treatment of Elbow Pain

Musculo-Skeletal

Chief Complaint: Elbow pain

Medical History: Female patient

Age: 56

Questioning exam: Right-side elbow pain due to the injury for 6 months

Pulse exam: Wiry pulse

Tongue exam: Normal

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