Grand Rounds Recap 03.13.24

Grand Rounds Recap 03.13.24

Another great week of Grand Rounds! We started with optimizing our wet reads on MSK xrays then moved into a victorious CPC win in the diagnosis of giant cell artertitis with a patient presenting with CN VI palsy and diplopia. We then discussed the tips and tricks for hernia reduction before hearing a moving story of a harrowing AirCare transport for ECMO cannulation. We moved into R3 small groups covering obstetrics and labor from mother to newborn and finished off with our pediatrics team visiting to discuss emergent cardiac conditions.

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Twists and Turns: Identifying Maisonneuve Fractures in the ED

Twists and Turns: Identifying Maisonneuve Fractures in the ED

A Maisonneuve fracture is a specific ankle fracture pattern that involves the medial malleolus, syndesmosis and proximal fibula. It can be easily missed if a provider does not routinely evaluate the proximal fibula as part of their ankle examination, as x-rays of the ankle can often appear normal. Disruption of these structures yields an unstable ankle fracture, thus making close follow up for operative management imperative. It is key to identify this fracture when patients present to the Emergency Department with ankle injuries to ensure definitive management and prevention of complications down the line. 

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Twisting and Turning - Ankle Injuries in the ED

Twisting and Turning - Ankle Injuries in the ED

As an EM physician, it is important to have an understanding of the spectrum of ankle injuries and how these are appropriately evaluated. Certain injuries carry risks of further injury, injury-related complications, and poor outcomes which are exacerbated if they are inappropriately managed in the ED. This post will cover some of the most common and important injuries, but is not comprehensive.

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Diagnostics: Knee and Ankle X-rays

Diagnostics: Knee and Ankle X-rays

Hip and knee pain almost categorically get an X-Ray in the ED, but when do you need more? And when could another view help you avoid a more costly imaging test? This week join Dr. Gressick as she gets back to the basics in the acquisition and interpretation of the hip and knee X-Rays

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