New procedural rules could prevent nearly 50% of children from receiving unnecessary ankle X-rays, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Dr. Kathy Boutis and colleagues conducted a study to see if hospitals could cut down on the number of children who receive radiographs on their ankles for minor injuries. Dr. […]
Smartphone Technology Can Diagnose Injuries, Save Time
A study conducted in Jerusalem found that orthopedic consultants were able to successfully identify gross and subtle findings in radiology images through the use of their smartphone. TEREM Emergency Medical Centers operates five urgent care facilities and consults over 200,000 patients a year, including 10,000 fractures and 30,000 nonfracture injuries. The medical center has round-the-clock […]
Ankle Injury Analysis: Roethlisberger High Ankle Sprain
This weekend, an MRI confirmed that Ben Roethlisberger had sustained a high ankle sprain after his injury during Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Luckily for Roethlisberger, the sprain has been classified as grade 2, not 3. There are 3 grades of high ankle sprains, 3 being the most severe. Roethlisberger is wearing a walking […]