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Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed 5/23/23 Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed 5/23/23

Foot Injuries in the ED

As an EM physician, it is important to have an understanding of the spectrum of foot 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. Injuries discussed are shown in Image 1.

Ryan LaFollette, MD 1/15/17 Ryan LaFollette, MD 1/15/17

EM Diagnostics - Foot and Ankle Injuries

Ever have a patient present with foot or ankle pain? In case you have, here is a refresher on the radiographic anatomy of the foot as well as the test characteristics and viability of the use of the Ottawa Rules in the ED setting by Dr. Golden.