Grand Rounds Recap 03.13.24

Grand Rounds Recap 03.13.24

Another great week of Grand Rounds! We started with optimizing our wet reads on MSK xrays then moved into a victorious CPC win in the diagnosis of giant cell artertitis with a patient presenting with CN VI palsy and diplopia. We then discussed the tips and tricks for hernia reduction before hearing a moving story of a harrowing AirCare transport for ECMO cannulation. We moved into R3 small groups covering obstetrics and labor from mother to newborn and finished off with our pediatrics team visiting to discuss emergent cardiac conditions.

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X-ray Vision - Shoulders and Elbows

X-ray Vision - Shoulders and Elbows

Upper extremity trauma and pain related complaints are frequently encountered in the Emergency Department. In this post, we cover the basics of the anatomy of the shoulder and elbow joint, the radiographic studies frequently performed in the evaluation of shoulder/elbow injuries, and cover some commonly encountered injuries of these joints.

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