DP-1 Milestone 1 - Patient Diagnosis

SYMPTOMS:

· Hip and knee pain

· Severe stiffness

· constant

After Prednisone

· Severe fatigue and body aches

· Weaker muscles than usual

· Difficulty walking for more than half an hour

IMAGING INDICATORS:

· Joint space narrowing in the hip sockets

· Bones appear to be smooth

PREVIOUS MEDICATIONS / DOCTOR VISITS:

· Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis

· 10-25 mg of Prednisone per day

· Calcium Supplements (over the counter)

· Bone Mass Density: Tscore=-2.85, Zscore=-2

· Intact Parathyroid Hormone (regulates [calc]) blood test: 63 pg/mL (on the normal-high side)

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES:

· Passed two kidney stones (not enough calcium)

· 56 yrs. (close to post-menopausal)

· Can't have children after having 3

· Healthy weight:height ratio

· Used to play a lot of soccer & running

FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Osteoporosis

NEED STATEMENT:

Diane Chambers needs a hip implant so she can be active and play with her grandchildren without experiencing severe hip pain and stiffness or having to further take Prednisone.