Orthopaedics
The Davos Technique for Shoulder relocation
Patients with shoulder dislocations are not an uncommon presentations to the Emergency Department. The ability to reduce the...
Don’t Miss the Occult Fracture
A normal X-ray does not necessarily exclude a fracture. It is simply a test used, with our pre-test...
Pronator Quadratus Sign
The pronator Quadratus sign is a sign seen on the lateral X-ray of the wrist/forearm and can assist...
Compartment Syndrome
Compartment Syndrome, is usually straightforward to pick up. How do we measure Compartment pressures? Below is a MacGyver...
Gilula’s Carpal Arcs
Gilula's carpal arcs are used to determine carpal alignment. They can assist in identifying ligamentous injury, dislocations and...
Smith’s Fracture Diagnosis and Management
A 15 yo male with a Smith’s Fracture. The patient had fallen onto his flexed left wrist during...
The ‘Lightbulb Sign’ doesn’t always mean a posterior dislocation
A 35 yo woman presents to the emergency department with a complaint of shoulder dislocation. There is a...
Elbow Fractures
How good are you at reading elbow X-rays? Here are some tools and rules that will help you...
Maisonneuve Fracture
A Maisonneuve fracture is caused by pronation and external rotation. It can be difficult to find, even if...