Prevalence and clinical significance of misinterpretations of plain radiographs by orthopedic residents in a minor trauma emergency room

2001 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 213-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. S. Rosenberg ◽  
J. Rademaker ◽  
S. Grijseels ◽  
D. Feldman
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Room ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Plain Radiographs ◽  
Trauma Emergency Room ◽  
A Minor

The Torg-Pavlov ratio for the prediction of acute spinal cord injury after a minor trauma to the cervical spine

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 605-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaus Aebli ◽  
Anina G. Wicki ◽  
Tabea B. Rüegg ◽  
Nassos Petrou ◽  
Heidrun Eisenlohr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Acute Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
A Minor

Clinical significance of measurement of plasma annexin V concentration of patients in the emergency room

Resuscitation ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryuko Matsuda ◽  
Noboru Kaneko ◽  
Migaku Kikuchi ◽  
Fumiko Chiwaki ◽  
Masashi Toda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Room ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Annexin V

Rapidly Spreading Deep Dissecting Hematoma Occurring One Month After A Minor Trauma: A Case Report.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rémy Hamdan ◽  
Narcisse Zwetyenga ◽  
Yvan Macheboeuf ◽  
Patrick Ray
Keyword(s):  
Skin Necrosis ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
International Normalized Ratio ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Surgical Emergency ◽  
Superficial Skin ◽  
Muscle Fascia ◽  
The Right ◽  
A Minor

Abstract Background: Deep dissecting hematoma (DDH) is a rapidly extending blood collection that splits the hypodermis from muscle fascia, constituting a medical surgical emergency. The natural history of this condition includes trauma (even minor physical injury) shortly before onset of the lesion, occurring in a patient with advanced dermatoporosis. A delay of several weeks between the appearance of a superficial haematoma following a minor trauma and its sudden decompensation into a rapidly spreading DDH has been scarcely mentioned in the medical literature. Case presentation: We report the admission of a 70-year-old woman under anticoagulation to the emergency department of our hospital for the sudden appearance of a rapidly evolving hematoma one month after a negligible trauma to the right leg. A complete skin examination revealed clinical signs (spontaneous superficial skin haematomas, lacerations, wrinkles, stellate pseudo-scars) of advanced dermatoporosis, especially on the forearms. The initial biological testing disclosed an International Normalized Ratio of 3.15. The clinical aspect of the haematoma, its rapid extension and the cutaneous signs of dermatoporosis on the forearms allowed the diagnosis of DDH. Bedside ultrasound examination was used to eliminate differential or additional diagnoses and to assess the main features of the hematoma (dimensions, existence of blood supply). Due the extent of the lesion and the risk of extended skin necrosis, surgical debridement and hematoma drainage were performed. The operative report confirmed the diagnosis of DDH. Wound healing was obtained spontaneously after three months. Conclusion: DDH is the most serious complication of dermatoporosis. Given its rapid horizontal extension and the risk of skin necrosis it induces, DDH is a medical-surgical emergency and must be diagnosed early. This observation emphasises that in patients with severe dermatoporosis, on the occasion of a Vitamin K Antagonist overdose, a limb-threatening DDH can develop suddenly, even several weeks after a minor impact.

Trauma, Emergency Room Visits, and Cognition

2009 ◽  
Vol 70 (8) ◽  
pp. 1146-1147
Author(s):  
Karen Dineen Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Room ◽  
Emergency Room Visits ◽  
Trauma Emergency Room

scholarly journals Rare splenic complications and specific serology: decisive diagnostic tools in two cases of visceral leishmaniasis

2012 ◽  
pp. 274-277
Author(s):  
Andrea Celestini ◽  
Federica Paglia ◽  
Orlando Dell’ Unto ◽  
Riccardo Guarisco ◽  
Claudio Puoti
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Visceral Leishmaniasis ◽  
Bone Marrow Biopsy ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Splenic Rupture ◽  
Splenic Infarction ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
A Minor

Introduction: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a major endemic vector-borne disease in Southern Europe. We present two cases of VL, both characterized by splenic complications. Methods and results: Case 1: A 47-year-old female presented with effort angina, hepatosplenomegaly and pancytopenia. The clinical course was complicated by splenic infarction. Although bone marrow biopsy failed to show amastigotes, diagnosis was performed by a fast agglutinating screening test (FAST) and confirmed by a direct agglutinating test (DAT). The patient was treated successfully with AmBisome. Case 2: A 22-year-old male who had undergone a splenectomy to treat splenic rupture related to a minor trauma four months earlier presented with fever, nocturnal sweats and weight loss. The lack of pancytopenia was due to the absence of the spleen. The first biopsy did not identify parasites, but because the FAST had been positive, another bone marrow biopsy was performed, which demonstrated leishmaniasis. This patient was treated with the same schedule of AmBisome infusion. Discussion: 1) The clinical presentation of VL can be atypical, 2) splenic complications can characterize this disease, and 3) specific serology may be an important tool to reach a diagnosis.

A case of cervical kyphosis after a minor trauma

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-125
Author(s):  
Ichiro Kikkawa ◽  
Satoshi Fujita ◽  
Sueo Nakama ◽  
Hitoshi Okami ◽  
Yuichi Hoshino
Keyword(s):  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Cervical Kyphosis ◽  
A Minor

Persistent retrograde amnesia following a minor trauma

Neurocase ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 216a-216
Author(s):  
E. De Renzi
Keyword(s):  
Retrograde Amnesia ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
A Minor

Persistent retrograde amnesia following a minor trauma

Neurocase ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13b-19
Author(s):  
E. Renzi
Keyword(s):  
Retrograde Amnesia ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
A Minor

A toddler with a persisting limp after a minor trauma

2019 ◽  
pp. edpract-2019-317506
Author(s):  
Andrea Trombetta ◽  
Ester Conversano ◽  
Giorgio Cozzi ◽  
Andrea Taddio ◽  
Flora Maria Murru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
White Cell Count ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
List Type ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Normal Value ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Oral Ibuprofen ◽  
History Of ◽  
Wait And See ◽  
A Minor

A 3-year-old toddler was admitted for a 5-day history of worsening painful limping on his left leg. History was remarkable only for a minor trauma 2 days before the onset of symptoms; the boy fell on his buttocks but was walking normally in the following days. No fever was reported. Pain was also present at night, with no response to oral ibuprofen.On physical examination, the patient refused to stand on his left leg, palpation of the left buttock evoked pain, and exorotation and abduction of the left hip were only moderately limited, without local signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling or skin warming. Blood tests showed elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (98 mm/hour, normal value <20 mm/hour) with normal C reactive protein (CRP) level (0.5 mg/dL, normal value <0.5 mg/dL). His white cell count was 12 110 x 109/L, haemoglobin was 127 g/L and PLT was 430 x 109/L. Creatine kinase values were within the normal range.An X-ray of the pelvis was unremarkable. An ultrasound of the left hip showed a 2 mm articular effusion.QuestionsBased on the clinical picture and laboratory tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?Perthes disease.Pyomyositis.Septic arthritis.Bone fracture.Leukaemia.What test could confirm the diagnosis?Bone scintigraphy.CT.Bone marrow aspirate.MRI.Intra-articular puncture.What is the mainstay of management of this condition?Wait and see.Surgical excision.Antibiotic course.Antineoplastic treatment.Answers can be found on page 2.

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