2021.1 RCE Case 11: Knee Pain and Osteoarthritis Evidence-Based Practice: Interpret study findings critically, recognizing the limitations and integrating them into patient advice. Orthopedics/Rheumatology: Manage osteoarthritis with non-pharmacological strategies (e.g., exercise), medications, and consideration of surgical interventions like knee arthroplasty.

2021.1 RCE Case 3: Knee Pain in an Adolescent Athlete

2021.1 RCE Case 13: Low Back Pain with Red Flags Emergency Management: Prompt referral to a neurosurgeon for potential surgical intervention Neurology/Orthopedics: Evaluate common causes of back pain and recognize red flag symptoms like saddle paraesthesia indicating possible cauda equina syndrome, necessitating urgent referral.

2021.1 RCE Case 16: Neck Pain in an Older Woman Funding Options: Understand Medicare rules for management plans and explore alternative funding for treatment options. Orthopedics/Rheumatology: Recognize red flags for serious conditions, including worsening pain that may indicate cervical myelopathy or metastatic disease.

2020.2 RCE Case 4B: Painful Left Shoulder in a 45-Year-Old Woman Musculoskeletal Medicine: Offer joint injection, physiotherapy, and ergonomic/workplace advice. Orthopedics/Rheumatology: Assess for conditions such as rotator cuff tear, bursitis, or adhesive capsulitis.

20241.1 Case 3B 37-Year-Old Woman with Recent-Onset Back Pain and Radiculopathy Competent Approaches Demonstrated by Candidates Initial Consultation Management Plan Common Pitfalls to Avoid Conclusion

2020.2 RCE Case 10A: Right Shoulder Pain in a 45-Year-Old Woman Occupational Medicine: Incorporate work injury management, ergonomic advice, and rehabilitation planning. Orthopedics/Rheumatology: Differential includes rotator cuff tendinopathy, adhesive capsulitis, or work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

2018.2 OSCE Example 3: Swollen Knee in a Teenager Clinical Case Description:A teenager presented with a long history of a swollen knee, which was identified by most candidates as traction apophysitis (often associated with repetitive stress or overuse). Competency Criteria:Candidates were required to: Candidate Performance Evaluation:

2022.1 Case 5A and 5B Cases 5A and 5B involved patients presenting with undifferentiated polyarthralgia. Case 5A focused on intermittent migratory polyarthralgia, while Case 5B presented a patient with osteoarthritis and a new non-migratory polyarthralgia. Candidates were expected to articulate their clinical reasoning, define the problem and differential diagnosis, plan…

2020.1 RCE Case 10: Unilateral Hip Pain in a Male Patient