COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL I HUMAN CASE STUDY: A 54-YEAR-OLD MALE REASON FOR ENCOUNTER: BACK PAIN CASE STUDY WEEK #9HUMAN CASE A 54-YEAR-OLD FEMALE REASON FOR ENCOUNTER: BACK PAIN CASE STUDY WEEK #9 2025

This 2025 Comprehensive Clinical I Human Case Study – Week #9 presents the evaluation of a 54-year-old male who presents with back pain in an outpatient setting. The case study guides learners through detailed clinical reasoning steps, including assessment of red flags, musculoskeletal and neurological exams, imaging decisions, and differential diagnoses such as lumbar strain, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or underlying systemic causes. This resource is ideal for nurse practitioner and medical students focusing on primary care, orthopedics, or pain management.