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Orthopedics

A Rare Case of Adolescent Joint Pain in the ED

8/17/2020 Tanner Miles, MD , MAJ John Kiel, DO, MPH, CAQ-SM , Alexandra Mannix, MD

Osteochondral defect (OCD), historically referred to as Osteochondritis Dissecans, was described by Dr. Franz König more than 125 years ago. Rarely seen in the ED, it should remain in your differentia

Pediatric EM , Orthopedics

Cervical Spine Injuries in the Pediatric Population

8/17/2020 Nicholas Kos , Myrna Aboudiab , Zaza Atanelov, MD, MPH , Amber Hathcock, MD

Although cervical spine injuries are rare among the pediatric population, when you do see a child with a spinal injury, there's a 60-80% likelihood the c-spine is involved.

Orthopedics , Trauma

Forearm Strangulation: An Interesting Cause of Compartment Syndrome

12/16/2019 Amy E. Mulcahy, PA-C, MS, PHPE , Brendan A. Mulcahy, DO, PHP, PA-C

Investigate the pressure of this tangled case of a patient with a limb-threatening injury at first discharged home in the absence of a fracture.

Ultrasound , Neurology , Pain Management , Orthopedics

Risk Awareness in the Interscalene Nerve Block

10/10/2019 Heather Roesly, MD , Spencer Tomberg, MD

Before employing this nerve block when addressing shoulder dislocations, ensure familiarity with the nerve structure in the area and assess whether it will be appropriate in the patient.

Orthopedics , Dermatology , Wilderness Medicine

Unique Presentation of Fracture Blisters

10/10/2019 Will Hockett, MD , Delvin Akins , Craig Warden, MD, MPH

Fracture blisters on this patient's ankle resulted from a sock topped by a SAM splint that went through a 8.5-mile mule ride to get to an ambulance. Take in these pointers on handling such injuries an

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Hematology , Orthopedics

Multiple Myeloma: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations in the Emergency Department

10/10/2019 Daniel Patino-Calle, MD , Shawn London, MD, FACEP

Symptoms of multiple myeloma can be as nondescript as weight loss, fatigue, generalized weakness, and bone pain. Focus on the classic tetrad of hypercalcemia, renal failure, anemia, and bony lytic les

Orthopedics

Iliopsoas Rupture and Hematoma: A Rare Cause of Inability to Ambulate

6/10/2019 Charles Davis , Zach Hampton, DO

Spontaneous iliopsoas injury, most commonly associated with athletes, is a rare cause of atraumatic hip pain - yet it should remain on your differential when evaluating hip or low back pain among the

Sports Medicine , Orthopedics

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture

8/19/2018 Andrew Pugh, MD , Spencer Tomberg, MD

Working in a busy ski clinic brings a variety of sports medicine injuries into focus. When your patient is a downhill skier, knee injuries are the most common injury you'll see.

Sports Medicine , Orthopedics , Pediatric EM

Recanting Impressions: Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation

6/10/2018 Richard L. Grantier III, MD , Puja Craddock, MD

Signs of posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocations can be subtle, but this condition is a true orthopedic emergency. Are you prepared to perform a reduction in the ED if necessary?

Orthopedics , Sports Medicine

Boxer's Break: Metacarpal Fractures

4/11/2017 R. Ian Ross, MD , Ibbad Yousuf , Albert Leung, MD

Boxer's Break: Metacarpal Fractures A 21-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with pain and swelling in his left hand several hours after an injury that occurred while playing foot