A 64-year-old Caucasian female presents to the clinic with back pain for the last 3 weeks.  She reports that she has tried ibuprofen and Tylenol without relief of symptoms.  The pain is a 5/10 and is sharp at times.  She has noticed a reduction in her ability to perform ADLs.  She denies any injury.  She denies any burning with urination, numbness to lower extremities, or leg weakness.  The patient has a history of osteoporosis and was prescribed calcium and vitamin D supplements along with Alendronate 10mg po daily. Patient is 5’6” and weighs 175 pounds.  BP is 120/84, pulse is 80, resp 18, regular and non labored, pulse ox 95%, and temp 98.0F. Physical exam reveals no focal motor deficits, DTRs 1 , localized vertebral spinous process tenderness to L2.  Xray:  Vertebral compression fracture of L2 with anterior wedging of thoracic vertebrae.
 
 
 
The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis, not including title and reference pages)
 
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:
 
· The musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient presenting these symptoms.
 
· Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
 
· How these processes interact to affect the patient.
 
 
 
Paper should be formatted according to APA 7th ed. Include an i ntroduction that provides an overview to your paper and a conclusion that summarizes your paper. It is fine to go over the 1-2 page recommendation.