The patient is a 47-year-old male who presents with a primary complaint of right ankle pain after a pick-up game of basketball. He reports he twisted his ankle when he landed on another player’s foot. View the images taken and consider what your diagnosis and next steps would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: October, 2015
This feature will challenge your diagnostic acumen with a glimpse of x-rays, electrocardiograms, and photographs of conditions that real urgent care patients have presented with. If you would like to submit a case for consideration, please e-mail the relevant materials and presenting information to [email protected]. Case A 12-year-old presents with severe ankle pain and swelling after twisting an ankle while jumping off a tree limb. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what …
Read MoreClinical 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.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: December, 2013
The patient, a 12-year-old female, presented after twisting her right ankle. She could not bear weight on her right leg. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: June, 2013
The patient, a 4-year-old boy, tripped and twisted his right ankle. He was not able to bear weight on his right foot. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: March, 2012
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 14-year-old male, presented with a twisted ankle and a complaint of difficulty with weight bearing. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what …
Read MoreClinical Challenge: December, 2009
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 e-mail the relevant materials and presenting information to [email protected]. The patient is a 93-year-old female who lost her balance and twisted her ankle. She presents with significant pain in the ankle and swelling over her lateral …
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