Can’t remember the full physical examination of a shoulder joint? Or all the techniques and their names for reducing a dislocated shoulder? Join us for a special consultant edition of TTSRU - Dr Nana Simpson, a recent graduate of orthopedic surgery residency, and Dr Charlie Brower, a recent graduate of our EM residency, discuss a full approach to the shoulder exam and management of the dislocated shoulder. This is part 2 of a 2 part post.

Can’t remember the full physical examination of a shoulder joint? Or all the techniques and their names for reducing a dislocated shoulder? Join us for a special consultant edition of TTSRU - Dr Nana Simpson, a recent graduate of orthopedic surgery residency, and Dr Charlie Brower, a recent graduate of our EM residency, discuss a full approach to the shoulder exam and management of the dislocated shoulder. This is part 1 of a two-part post.

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. 

Join Dr. Diaz as she breaks down the approach to priapism- a rare and painful ED presentation that every ED doctor should feel comfortable managing. Review dorsal penile nerve block, cavernosal aspiration and medication with phenylephrine to hopefully achieve detumescence!

Although hand injuries are often triaged to minor care/fast track, not all of these injuries are so minor in nature. Join Dr. Adam Gottula and Dr. Bennett Lane as they discuss one of the most fear hand injuries: Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure.

You are finally done with your initial trauma assessment when you see a purple, swollen ear. You know this auricular hematoma needs to be evacuated but where to start? What’s the latest on bolstering? Join Dr. Ijaz as he goes through the basics and the latest on auricular hematoma management.

Not all sore throats are created equal. Join Dr. Stephanie Winslow as she discusses one of the most concerning presentations of sore throat in an adult: Epiglottitis.

Is there an Ellis class IV? You ask yourself as you look at a fractured tooth… Start your Monday off with a review the classification and management of dental fractures with Dr. Eileen Hall.