Core Topic: Musculoskeletal Disorders
Olecranon Fractures
This post delves into the diagnosis and emergent management of olecranon fractures.
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Non-Traumatic Low Back Pain
This post reviews an approach to non-traumatic low back pain in the ED focusing on catching the rare, serious pathology.
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Distal Radius Fractures
Distal radius fractures are commonly encountered in the ED. We review the topic with a focus on management and appropriate reduction.
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Scaphoid Fractures
Scaphoid fractures are common, easily missed and missed fractures have significant morbidity. We review identification and management.
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Calcaneus Fractures
Calcanus fractures are relatively uncommon but knowledge of appropriate diagnostics and management is core EM.
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Ankle Stress Views: Why, When + What
This post delves in to ankle stress views with a focus on when to get them and what we’re looking for.
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Shoulder Dislocation
This post reviews the glenohumeral (shoulder) dislocation in detail with a focus on multiple reduction techniques.
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How to Perform a Stress View of the Ankle
Ankle injuries are common and performing a stress view can help determine whether a patient has an unstable ligamentous injury.
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