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Ortho Pearls for the EM provider
Case:
A 33-year-old man presented to the ED after falling 15 feet from a scaffolding, landing on his right heel. He complained of severe right heel pain, but other than some mild pain in the right arm, he denied any other injuries…
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Case: A 3 week old, previously healthy male infant is referred to the emergency department after presenting to his well-child appointment with mom and found to be bradycardic..
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