Clinical Challenge: February, 2014

THE CASE The patient, a 47-year-old woman, twisted her left ankle while playing badminton 24 hours ago and was unable to bear weight on the left foot since then.  Examination revealed moderate swelling of the lateral malleolus, no bruise, marked tenderness, slight ankle supination, inversion and adduction. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be.

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Clinical Challenge: July/August, 2013

The patient, a 41-year-old male, was a construction worker who fell on his right knee. Because of the pain he opted to take a vacation from work for a week and not seek medical attention. Upon his return, he was still having pain and elected to be seek medical attention. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.

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Clinical Challenge: April, 2013

In each issue, JUCM will challenge your diagnostic acumen with a glimpse of x-rays, electrocardiograms, and photographs of dermatologic conditions that real urgent care patients have presented with. If you would like to submit a case for consideration, please email the relevant materials and presenting information to [email protected]. The patient, a 37-year-old woman, presented after a blow to her left hand. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution …

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