Ortho Dx

Ortho Dx: Sharp, Stabbing Knee Pain

A patient presents with a 2-month history of sharp, stabbing knee pain.

Ortho Dx: Hip Pain Following Upper Respiratory Infection in a Child

A boy presents with hip pain for 2 days’ duration after recovering from an upper respiratory infection 1 week ago.

Ortho Dx: Severe Toe Pain Due to a Football Injury

A football player presents with a 2-day history of severe great toe pain on the right foot.

Ortho Dx: Hyperflexion Injury of the Neck

A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of severe neck pain following a fall at home.

Ortho Dx: Severe Chest Pain Following IV Drug Use

A man presents to the emergency department with a 1-week history of severe chest pain.

Ortho Dx: Swelling and Deformity of the Small Finger

A man presents with swelling and deformity of the small finger following a fall 5 days prior.

Ortho Dx: Lateral Hip Pain

A patient presents with pain in her left hip that has persisted for 6 months despite physical therapy and greater trochanteric bursa injections.

Ortho Dx: Pain Following a Twisted Ankle

A man presents with persistent ankle pain following a twisting injury sustained while dancing at a wedding.

Ortho Dx: Bilateral Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis

A woman with a history of osteoarthritis presents with bilateral knee pain.

Ortho Dx: Pain and Swelling Following Knee Replacement

A man presents with knee pain and swelling 3 months after undergoing knee replacement.