Welcome back to the EM Boards Survival Guide! This emDocs series will provide you with regular tips and must-know items for EM boards and inservice. Each post will feature several key takeaways on a specific organ system. This week we cover orthopedics.
EM Boards Survival Guide: Orthopedics 1 Read More »
Compartment syndrome is a condition we are always on the lookout for in the ED. How do you optimize diagnosis and management of this dangerous entity?
The Dreaded Acute Compartment Syndrome Read More »
This edition of Medical Malpractice Insights looks at a case of potential vascular emergency: knee dislocation.
Medical Malpractice Insights – Knee dislocation: a vascular emergency Read More »
A 43-year-old male right hand dominant man presents with pain and swelling of his left index finger. He is a professional painter and was using an industrial pain sprayer when he injected his left index finger. It now is exquisitely painful, with a large degree of swelling. What’s the diagnosis, and what’s your next step in your evaluation and treatment?
EM@3AM: High-Pressure Injection Injury Read More »
Today’s EM in 5 from Dr. Anna Pickens looks at flexor tenosynovitis and Kanavel’s signs.
EM in 5: Flexor Tenosynovitis Read More »
A 23-year-old female presents with left foot pain after rolling her ankle in volleyball. She has some minor ankle pain, but her lateral foot is painful to touch or with weightbearing. On exam, the base of her 5th metatarsal is tender to palpation, with swelling and ecchymosis. What are your next steps, and what is the likely diagnosis?
EM@3AM: 5th Metatarsal Fractures Read More »
Learn the various management options for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation in this CORE EM post!
CORE EM: Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dislocation Read More »
What orthopedic injuries are often missed? What should you consider?
The EM Educator Series: Adult Orthopedic Misses Read More »
A 33-year-old male comes in to the emergency department after a soccer game with right foot pain and swelling. He has been unable to bear weight on his right foot since the injury and has noticed increased pain and swelling to the area. Physical exam reveals a patient in mild discomfort with right foot swelling and pain. He is unable to bear weight, and right foot exam is notable for midfoot edema with plantar ecchymosis. What is the diagnosis, and what are your next steps?
EM@3AM: Lisfranc Injury Read More »
A 77-year-old female presents with left proximal femur and hip pain after falling from a standing position. She tripped over a rug and landed on her left side. She denies LOC or other symptoms. Her left leg is shortened and externally rotated. Her pulses in the leg are normal, and she is able to move her foot and toes. What are your next steps, and what is the likely diagnosis?
EM@3AM: Proximal Femur Fracture Read More »