Clinical Assistant Professor Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Orchard Lake, Michigan
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Session Description: Patients with orthopedic injuries frequently present to the ED. Amongst myriad injuries are a few high-yield problems about which a savvy emergency physician should be cognizant. Jersey finger and posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocations are two injuries that require a shrewd approach to finding, documenting, and appropriate follow-up to ensure the best patient outcomes. Know what you are looking for and find it when it is present. Enjoy this deeper dive into the nuance of emergency orthopedics.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the relevant anatomy & pathology of two high-yield emergency orthopedic problems.
Describe the best methods of diagnosis and treatment of the presented orthopedic topics.
Elaborate on effectively communicating with orthopedic surgeons about subtle but important orthopedic topics.
Discuss the relevant anatomy & pathology of two high-yield emergency orthopedic problems.