Write a case study about the given case scenario using the SOAP format. This 49 year old male came into the clinic with complaints of left shoulder pain. He stated the pain level is a 5/10. The patient reported playing football with his son last weekend. He reported that his shoulder was swollen the first day but it has been better today.The patient states his back pain is worse when he sits down for too long. He has tried to put a heat pad and it does not help. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Complete the PATHOPHYSIOLOGY section (about 1.5-2 pages). Write about the pathophysiology of rotator cuff tear 2. Next, complete the PLAN section- this should be about 1 page or less and should include 3 differential diagnosis. Write about shoulder instability, SLAP tear, shoulder tendonitis. Next, complete the diagnostic section- this should be about 1 page or less and should include the diagnostic tests that are used to diagnose a rotator cuff tear. 4. Next, complete the medical management sections- this should be about 1 page or less and should include management of rotator cuff tear 5. Next, complete the prognosis section- this should be about 0.5 page 6. Next, complete the follow up/referral section- this should be about 0.5 page 7. Next complete the patient education section- this should be about 0.5 page 8. please include all references and cite APA. PLEASE SEE THE SAMPLE!
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