Anisocoria
From May 2019, Difficult patient vs. personality disorder?When a patient has an abnormally dilated pupil clinicians should have a wide differential diagnosis. Clinical tests such as the swinging flashlight test can help differentiate between an occular and a neurologic problem. •
12min 48Andy Barnett, MD, Josh Russell, MD, Matthew DeLaney, MD, and Matthieu DeClerck, MD
Ring Cutters
From May 2018, Better Put A Ring On ItMatt and Miz review practical approach to ring cutting. They discuss string-wrap technique, manual and electric ring cutter techniques and pearls and pitfalls along the way.
16min 8Mizuho Morrison, DO and Matthieu DeClerck, MD
Paper Chase #3 | Plate Fix vs. NonOp for Displaced Clavicular Fractures
From February 2018, Pericarditis: Getting To The Heart Of The MatterPlate fixation following midclavicular fractures significantly reduced the risk of nonunion, but did not have a clinically significant difference in functional outcomes.
3min 11Nate Finnerty, MD and Brett Ebeling, MD
Shoulder Dislocations
From December 2017, Lucy In The Sky With DiamondsMiz, Mike, and Rick discuss shoulder dislocations in the Urgent Care--when and who we should and shouldn’t be attempting to reduce, as well as key elements to increase success in reduction. Intra-articular anesthesia is reviewed as well as two must-know relaxation techniques to get the patient--and …
18min 58Mizuho Morrison, DO, Mike Weinstock, MD, and Rick Pescatore, DO
Tendon Lacerations
From November 2016, Prepare For Take Off!Brian describes a methodical approach to evaluation of tendon lacerations.
22min 25Brian Wai Lin, MD and Mike Weinstock, MD
Introduction: Biceps Tendon Rupture
From February 2016, Killing a Fly With a CannonballBiceps tendon rupture is a clinical diagnosis that can be made at the bedside. Mike and Miz discuss the differences in proximal versus distal biceps tendon rupture and its management. •
6min 55Mike Weinstock, MD and Mizuho Morrison, DO