Knee arthrocentesis is a crucial procedure that all emergency medicine physicians should be comfortable performing. This video from Brown Emergency Medicine covers the ins and outs of knee arthrocentesis, including indications, contraindications, and step by step instructions.
Read MoreA 20-year-old otherwise healthy male presents to the emergency department for right lower extremity pain after being tackled during a football scrimmage 2 days ago. He thought it would get better over time by taking ibuprofen, but still cannot walk on it…
Read MoreA 37-year-old bodybuilder presents to the ED endorsing right upper arm pain. He is visiting from Virginia, and earlier in the day, he was lifting a suitcase from the baggage claim belt at the local international airport. He heard a “snap” accompanied with sudden sharp pain in his right upper arm. He also notes significant swelling along the middle of his arm compared to the contralateral side…
Read MoreA 13-year-old otherwise healthy female presents to the emergency department for right knee pain after an injury while playing basketball. She states that she was dribbling the ball and attempted to pivot, when she felt a “pop” in her right knee. She fell to the ground with immediate right knee pain and denies any other injuries…
Read MoreA 32-year-old male with no pertinent past medical history presents to the ED for evaluation of a right foot injury after attempting a backflip jumping off a trampoline the day prior. He reports severe pain and swelling in the right mid-foot and has been unable to bear weight on that foot…
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