In a session at ACEP24 titled Diagnostic Dilemma: No Fracture on X-Ray? Now What?, Korin Hudson, MD, explained that many orthopedic injuries that emergency physicians care for are not associated with fractures. When there is no fracture, a deeper knowledge of the anatomy and mechanism allows the astute clinician to make the diagnosis. Dr. Hudson discussed orthopedic “non-fractures” that are relevant to emergency physicians like ruptured quadriceps tendon, ruptured biceps tendon, sternoclavicular joint dislocation, and acromioclavicular injury. Including basic musculoskeletal ultrasound.
ACEP has posted an education course based on this session on Anytime, ACEP’s one-stop shop for emergency physician education. ACEP is making it available for free through October 31 (it’s member exclusive; log-in required).
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