A case of a bum knee
Our residents walk us through a case of a young adult with persistent unilateral knee pain and a rash along the gluteal crease…
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Hocus POCUS
What is POCUS? What are the basics of cardiac and lung US? And what are some general tips for the beginner?
Plantar Fasciitis: Time Wounds All Heels…
Have you ever tried the Windlass test when evaluating a patient for plantar fasciitis? What about imaging? And what therapies should we consider if conservative management fails?
Insomnia: Bad Sleep is Bad
What adverse health outcomes are associated with insomnia? What treatment should we try before thinking about pharmacotherapy? And how much sleep did you really get last night?
Vitamin D Loves the Spotlight (and the Sunlight)
It seems like vitamin D is always being studied, but what’s actually proven? When, if ever, should we check a level of 25-OH-D? And how many minutes of sun exposure have you got so far today?
Osteoporosis: Hip, Hip, Hooray!
How do screening recommendations differ in women based on menopausal status? What about men? And when should we look at Z-scores instead of T-scores?
Menopause: Key Therapies
What are the classic symptoms? What’s the deal with HRT? And is there anything else we can do to try to control vasomotor symptoms?
A Dimple Isn’t Always Simple
What concerning features should we look for when we find a sacral dimple on an infant’s exam? Do we need to check US or MRI? And how many times can you say “simple dimple” in 10 seconds?
DDH, brought to you by Barlow, Ortolani, & Galeazzi
How do the clinical findings of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) change with age? What’s the work-up? And was that a click or a clunk that I just felt?
Plagiocephaly: Getting a-head of the problem
What’s the difference between plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis? How do we diagnose positional plagiocephaly and what interventions are best?