FSEM MSK Diploma case studies
FSEM MSK Diploma · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine (DipMSK) is an examination-based qualification from the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK. It assesses applied knowledge and clinical problem-solving in musculoskeletal medicine, particularly for primary care and community settings. The FSEM MSK Diploma case studies are 5 cases and about 3,249 words.
1Lateral hip pain in a manual worker: tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, or both?
Mr A, 58, is a secondary-school caretaker. For 10 weeks he has had lateral hip pain, worst over the greater trochanter and when lying on the left side.
697 words, about 3 min2Mid-portion Achilles pain in a runner requesting injection
Ms B, 41, is a parkrun regular who developed right mid-portion Achilles pain 14 weeks ago after increasing weekly distance from 20 to 35 km. She stopped running for 4 weeks, used ice and ibuprofen gel, and returned gradually, but pain is now 6/10 on first steps and 4/10 during a 5 km run; it settles after 10 minutes and is worse the next morning.
694 words, about 3 min3Widespread pain, fatigue, and a request for indefinite sick leave
Ms C, 47, a call-centre team leader, has had 9 months of widespread pain, poor sleep (4–5 hours), and fatigue. Pain is 7/10 most days and worse with stress.
618 words, about 3 min4High-risk tibial stress fracture in a young runner with low energy availability
Ms D, 19, is a national-level 1500 m runner. She has had 6 weeks of right shin pain, now focal over the distal tibia, and a recent MRI shows a grade 4A distal tibial stress fracture.
633 words, about 3 min5Knee osteoarthritis flare in a patient with CKD and anticoagulation
Mr E, 72, has a 4-year history of right knee osteoarthritis. He presents with a 3-week flare: pain 8/10 at night, knee swelling, warmth, and inability to walk more than 50 m.
607 words, about 3 min