Ortho Dx

Ortho Dx: Two Episodes of Hip Dislocation

A man with obesity presents to the orthopedist following 2 episodes of right hip dislocation.

Ortho Dx: Elbow Pain in Child

A child presents with pain in her elbow that began after she fell off of the monkey bars several hours earlier.

Ortho Dx: Ankle Pain for 6 Months

A woman who underwent surgery on her ankle 2 years ago presents with pain in the ankle that has intensified over the past 6 months.

Ortho Dx: Pain in the Knee Following a Fall

A woman presents with pain in her knee that resulted after she fell on vacation 8 weeks ago.

Ortho Dx: Shoulder Pain Without Arthritis

A man presents with pain and weakness in his right shoulder that has developed over time.

Ortho Dx: Unknown Cause of Shoulder Pain

When a patient reached to retrieve an item from an upper cabinet, she experienced a sudden onset of pain in her shoulder that has persisted for the past 3 weeks.

Ortho Dx: Black Necrosis of the Left Foot

A man presents with an infection in his left foot that has become necrotic.

Ortho Dx: Foot Pain and Swelling Following Accident

A woman presents with severe pain and swelling of her left foot after a large table fell on her foot.

Ortho Dx: Ulceration of the Foot

A woman presents with ulceration of her left foot along the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint.

Ortho Dx: Shoulder Pain After Recovery of Humerus Fracture

A woman presents with left shoulder pain that developed approximately 2 years after a proximal humerus fracture.