AOBNMM NMM/OMM case studies
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The American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) is an AOA specialty certifying board that awards osteopathic board certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. It is intended for osteopathic physicians who practice NMM/OMM and want to affirm their commitment to ongoing evidence-based education resulting in high-quality whole person care. Candidates move through the certification process described under "Information for Candidates," which covers the required exams and eligibility criteria, and then maintain certification through Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC), a four-component program that includes longitudinal assessment. The certification pathway includes an Initial Written Certification Exam, an Initial Oral Certification Exam, and an Initial Practical Certification Exam; the board lists these as separate initial exams, and the published 2026 dates are Sept. The AOBNMM NMM/OMM case studies are 5 cases and about 2,280 words.
1New-Onset Thoracic Pain After a Fall in an Older Adult
A 74-year-old woman presents 3 days after tripping on a curb and landing on her buttocks. She reports midline midthoracic pain (T6-T8) that worsens with flexion and with lying supine, and she has been sleeping in a recliner.
494 words, about 2 min2Radicular Arm Pain in a Patient on Anticoagulation
A 58-year-old man presents with 3 weeks of right neck and arm pain radiating to the thumb and index finger, with intermittent numbness. He has hypertension and atrial fibrillation and takes apixaban 5 mg twice daily.
451 words, about 2 min3Acute Low Back Pain in a Patient With Prior Lumbar Surgery
A 46-year-old woman presents with 5 days of acute low back pain after lifting a heavy box. She has a history of L4-L5 microdiscectomy 4 years ago and reports a "catch" in her low back with movement.
482 words, about 2 min4Dizziness and Neck Pain in a Middle-Aged Adult
A 52-year-old woman presents with 2 months of intermittent dizziness, described as "lightheaded and off-balance," worse with quick head turns and when looking up. She also has neck stiffness and occipital headaches.
433 words, about 2 min5Post-Operative Shoulder Pain and Limited Range of Motion
A 61-year-old man presents 8 weeks after right rotator cuff repair (supraspinatus) with persistent shoulder pain and stiffness. He reports pain at night and difficulty reaching overhead.
420 words, about 2 min