The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · May 2017
Physical Therapist Clinical Reasoning and Action for Individuals With Undiagnosed Lower Extremity Tumors: A Report of 3 Cases.
Study Design Resident's case problem. Background Although rare in the general population, bone and soft tissue tumors may be more frequently encountered in patients seeking physical therapy because of the propensity of their initial symptoms to mimic those of commonly treated musculoskeletal disorders. Screening for tumors requires the physical therapist to be attentive to unexpected findings. ⋯ Level of Evidence Differential diagnosis, level 5. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(5):359-366. Epub 29 Mar 2017. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7037.