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For arthritis evaluation – calculator to determine if pain is at joint.
Calculator to evaluate for non-organic low back pain.
Evaluate for need of C-spine Xray. This calculator applies the Canadian C-Spine Rule to determine whether Xray is recommended.
The jumping off point for chronic, inflammatory arthritis diagnostic work. Based on the amazing algorithm(s) by Dr. Lipsky from 1997.
A calculator to determine probability of rotator cuff tear.
A sample controlled substance agreement from https://drugabuse.gov
Calculator for diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Calculator for diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis.
Calculator for assessing the appropriateness of chronic opioid therapy.
Choose activities you can maintain.
Total time per week is more important than intensity.
Avoid burn-out by taking 1-2 days off per week
Exercise prescription to give to patients
Fibromyalgia diagnosis calculator which includes the Widespread Pain Index (WPI).
Diagnostic calculator for gouty arthritis which doesn’t require joint fluid analysis.
Calculator to determine whether joint pain is related to inflammation or not.
Joint injection templates
Checklist with red flags for low back pain.
Musculoskeletal exams for different body regions.
Evaluate for need of C-spine Xray. This calculator applies the NEXUS C-Spine Rule to determine whether Xray is recommended.
The Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) is an office-based assessment designed to predict which patients may develop aberrant, drug-related behaviors based on known risk factors associated with abuse or addiction.
Calculator for osteoporosis risk assessment.
Calculator for assessment of disability related to chronic low back pain.
Calculators help decide whether or not to X-ray the foot or ankle.
Calculator for decision whether to x-ray the knee or not. Does not apply to children.
Calculator for decision whether to x-ray the knee or not. May be used for children or adults.
Diagnostic calculator for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
Diagnostic calculator for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
Calculator to determine whether pain is from spondyloarthropathy or other causes.
Clinical decision tool for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. This does actually suggest or refute a diagnosis of SLE if you get through all 3 steps and hit “Submit”.
Calculator with recommended arthritis laboratory workup through differential diagnosis.