The Lisfranc joint complex, also known as the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint complex, is essential for maintaining the arch of the midfoot. The TMT joint complex functions as a pivotal joint for midfoot
The Achilles tendon is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the human body. This case highlights the utility of bedside point-of-care ultrasound in the emergency department for diagnosing this and oth
How do you manage a case of a patient's finger stuck so completely in a Ford Explorer gas valve that EMS arrives with part of the vehicle attached to your patient? Hint: Consider the use of a nasophar
Back pain is one of the top 5 reasons for emergency department visits in the United States. Among these billions of visits, you will find an extremely difficult-to-diagnose, yet life-threatening, cond
Compartment syndrome is an orthopedic emergency that can be difficult to identify but can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if unidentified or left untreated. A major risk factor for develop
Overall, laryngospasm is rare. When it does occur, it almost always resolves with simple interventions such as pressure to Larson’s notch and assisted positive pressure ventilation. Supplemental oxyge
Acute limb ischemia — a thromboembolic condition that occurs when arterial supply to the affected extremity becomes critically compromised — is a devastating condition if not expediently recognized an
Knee dislocations are a true orthopedic emergency and require immediate imaging and reduction. Even with non-operative management, a return to full activity takes months of physical therapy and rehabi
While Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a well-known and feared cause of septic arthritis, P. aeruginosa needs to be considered by the emergency physician when caring for an IV dru