AOBPMR PM&R case studies
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The American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AOBPMR) is an AOA specialty certifying board that awards osteopathic board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with conjoint pathways listed in Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Sports Medicine, plus an OMT Designation. Certification is aimed at osteopathic physiatrists who have completed accredited PM&R training and want a quality marker recognized by patients, employers, and credentialers. The AOBPMR PM&R case studies are 5 cases and about 2,465 words.
1Progressive Weakness After Cervical Decompression
A 58-year-old man underwent C5–C6 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion 10 days ago for myelopathic symptoms. Preoperatively he had brisk reflexes and a positive Hoffmann sign but was ambulating independently.
520 words, about 3 min2Shoulder Pain in a Manual Wheelchair User
A 34-year-old woman with T6 complete paraplegia (ASIA A) from a motorcycle crash 6 years ago presents with 3 months of right shoulder pain. She is a full-time wheelchair user, transfers independently, and drives a manual chair.
532 words, about 3 min3Agitation and Spasticity After Severe TBI
A 26-year-old man is 5 weeks post severe traumatic brain injury (GCS 5 at scene) from a fall. He has a tracheostomy (weaned to room air, speaking valve trials), a percutaneous feeding tube, and is now in inpatient rehabilitation.
545 words, about 3 min4Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy After Distal Radius Fracture
A 47-year-old woman had a distal radius fracture treated with closed reduction and casting 8 weeks ago. The cast was removed 2 weeks ago.
434 words, about 2 min5Return to Work After Rotator Cuff Repair in a Firefighter
A 41-year-old firefighter underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of the right shoulder 12 weeks ago for a full-thickness supraspinatus tear. He is in a structured PT program and is eager to return to full duty.
434 words, about 2 min