Orthopedics
Radiology Review
Taking a Stab in the Dark
A colleague asks you to supervise his student, who is stapling a laceration. But when you inquire about the patient’s history, the story takes a...
Article
HIV, HBV, and HCV Increase Risks After Joint Replacement
After joint replacement the risk of infection and other complications increase in patients with hepatitis and HIV within 30 to...
Radiology Review
Everything’s Fine … Except His Spine
A 25-year-old man with a recent history of severe back pain (but no trauma) is concerned he might have a spinal infection. A radiograph closes the...
News
Nearly one-quarter of presurgery patients already using opioids
Surgical patients should be asked about their opioid use and pain history.
Radiology Review
The Pop That Stopped the Soccer Game
In the middle of a soccer game, a 13-year-old girl felt her hip “pop” and had to be escorted from the field. Can you get her returned to play?
Radiology Review
Thrown Off Track
After being thrown from an all-terrain vehicle, a 20-year-old man is insensate from the mid-chest down and unable to move his legs. What do...
Radiology Review
All-Terrain, No Control
One 40-year-old man. One all-terrain vehicle. No helmet. What's your assessment?
Radiology Review
From Local Bar to Police Car
After a casual night escalates with a bar fight, a 31-year-old man is transported by law enforcement to your facility for evaluation of wrist pain...
Radiology Review
His Old Pain Is Back
A 60-year-old man who recently underwent a lumbar decompression is experiencing worsening back pain, which radiates down his left leg. You are...
Video
Osteoporosis: Overview, Workup, Diagnosis
In this "3 in 3" video, Richard S. Pope, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, CPAAPA, discusses osteoporosis, safe medications for preventing fractures, and an...