Orthopaedics
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...
Flexor Tendon Sheath Infections of The Hand
Infection of the flexor tendon sheaths of the hand, represents a potential surgical emergency, due to these being...