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Soft Tissue Neck Radiographs - Are They Useful?
In March 2015, Dr. Renne did a Grand Rounds lecture on soft tissue neck radiographs, which offers a great review of normal anatomy and systematic approach to reading films (“CHESS”). Yet, in my small, informal (not scientific at all) poll of some of our residents, none had ever ordered a soft tissue neck film. Are soft tissue neck radiographs useful? You be the judge.
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.
Annals of B-Pod: Quick Hit Case
A male in his 30s came in after trying to break up a fight in a bar. No good deed goes unpunished, but what is wrong with this knee?