Tagged ‘Orthopedics’

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Ankle Stress Views: Why, When + What

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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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Ankle Fractures

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Ankle fractures are commonly seen in the ED. Proper imaging, diagnosis, reduction and splinting are essential.
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Shoulder Dislocation

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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

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Ankle injuries are common and performing a stress view can help determine whether a patient has an unstable ligamentous injury.
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True Knee + Patellar Dislocations

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Knee dislocations are relatively uncommon but can be limb-threatening if complications go unrecognized.
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Tibial Plateau Fractures

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In this post we review the presentation, diagnosis and management of tibial plateau fractures.
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Elbow Dislocation

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A review of the ED management of elbow dislocations.
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