A TAE occurs when a lesion extends into the joint capsule of the elbow, contaminating the articular space of a joint and increasing risk of infection. Patients typically present to the ED as a trauma (such as an motor vehicle collision or gunshot wound). Early identification of TAEs allows for timely washout and debridement. Inadequately identified and managed TAEs increase patients’ risks of septic arthritis, decreased mobility, chronic pain, and mortality [1]…
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Read MoreKnee 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…
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