Orthopedics
Latest News
COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months
“Persistent symptoms are much worse for COVID patients than flu patients,” said Dr. Zijian Chen.
From the Journals
Tramadol use for noncancer pain linked with increased hip fracture risk
"Our results point to the need to consider tramadol's associated risk of fracture in clinical practice and treatment guidelines," the researchers...
Feature
Malpractice: Diagnostic errors top allegation involving children
Obstetricians, pediatricians, and orthopedic surgeons most often named in pediatric malpractice claims.
Conference Coverage
Ultrasound excels for assessing shoulder dislocation
SAN DIEGO – Point-of-care ultrasound from a posterior approach is highly sensitive, specific, and faster than x-ray for evaluating shoulder...
Conference Coverage
How to manage difficult dislocations
Here are practical tips for managing dislocations of the jaw, hip, ankle, and shoulder.
Case Reports
Digital Ischemia From Accidental Epinephrine Injection
A 28-year-old woman presented to the ED after accidentally injecting the entire contents of an epinephrine autoinjector into her right thumb.
Case Reports
Bedside Ultrasound for Pulsatile Hand Mass
A 23-year-old man, who initially presented to an outside hospital’s ED for evaluation and treatment of a stab wound, presented to our ED two...
Video
VIDEO: Ultrasound with Doppler
Pulsatile flow is noted through the neck of the mass.
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VIDEO: Initial Bedside Ultrasound of Pulsatile Hand Mass
A round pulsatile hand mass with heterogeneous echogenicity.
Medicolegal Issues
Malpractice Counsel: Don’t Miss Popeye
A 42-year-old man presented to the ED with left arm pain secondary to an injury he sustained at work. The patient stated that he had been he...