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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.
Ultrasound Case of the Month - July 2019
Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a burgeoning field of study, which can be used to augment physical exam in the emergency department. This month’s ultrasound case delves into the meat and potatoes of Achilles tendon scanning, plus a quick hit on the bad boy of antibiotics - fluoroquinolones
Annals of B-Pod: Quick Hit Case
The second installment from the December Issue of Annals of B Pod, Dr. Ham presents a female patient with no past medical history who presents to the Emergency Department shortly after stepping through a picture frame that was propped up on her floor at home. The glass shattered, lacerating the posterior aspect of her left lower leg. She is complaining of difficulty walking, but denies loss of sensation distal to the injury...