Dislocation of the major joints of the lower extremities–hip, knee, and ankle–can occur due to motor-vehicle…
Category: Emergency Medicine
What’s Your Diagnosis? A 1-year-old Boy With Rhinorrhea
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check out if you…
What’s Your Diagnosis? 76-year-old With Chest Pain
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check out if you…
Pitfalls To Avoid With Septic Arthritis And Osteomyelitis In Pediatric Patients
Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis often present with a subacute course of illness and vague signs and…
Influenza Risk Management Pitfalls to Avoid in the Emergency Department
Patients presenting to the ED with ?influenza-like illness? (cough, sore throat, fever) are typical in the…
What’s Your Diagnosis? A 4-year-old with fever, right leg pain, and difficulty walking
But before we begin, check out if you got last month’s case right, about a 7-year-old…
What’s Your Diagnosis? Patient With Acute Dizziness
But before we begin, check out if you got last month’s case, on Pain Management: Beyond…