
By Andrew Schleihauf
Auricular Hematoma
Auricular hematoma introduction Auricular hematomas are a frequent complication of blunt force trauma to the external ear, often seen in…

By John Kiel
Chopart Complex Injuries
Chopart Complex Injuries Introduction The chopart joint refers to the articulation of the hindfoot and the midfoot. It is characterized…

By Andrew Schleihauf
Morel-Lavallee lesions
MOrel-lavallee lesions introduction The Morel-Lavallee lesion (MLL) is a somewhat uncommon injury encountered in sports medicine practice and delays can…

By John Kiel
Subungual Hematoma Management
Management of Subungual Hematomas Introduction Subungual hematomas, sometimes referred to as a fingernail or toenail blister, occur following direct blunt…

By John Kiel
Management of Toe Fractures
Management of Toe Fractures Introduction Toe fractures represent one of the most commonly encountered fracture patterns in the clinical setting…

By Greg Rubin
Review of Distal Phalanx Fractures
Review of Hand Distal Phalanx Fractures Introduction Fractures of the distal phalanx can be divided into the base, shaft, and…

By Andrew Schleihauf
Closed Reduction Techniques for Elbow Dislocations
Closed Reduction Techniques for Elbow Dislocations The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated adult joint and the most commonly…

By Greg Rubin
Nasal Fractures
Nasal Fractures For physicians covering hockey and wrestling, evaluation of facial injuries are commonplace. Facial fractures are common injuries and…

By Greg Rubin
Treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture
Treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and is made of a…

By Sports Medicine Review
A Quick Update on Knee Dislocations
A Quick Update on Knee Dislocations Knee dislocations are a catastrophic injury to the knee defined by loss of articulation…

By Sports Medicine Review
Patellar Dislocation: Treatment Options
Patellar Dislocation Treatment Options Many dislocations will reduce on their own but some will require reduction. This is attempted many…

By John Kiel
Patellar Dislocation Introduction and Diagnosis
Patellar Dislocation Introduction and Diagnosis After recent prominence in the media due to a prominent quarterback in the NFL suffering…