A 66-year-old woman presents with left knee pain that has been present for the last month. She has pain to palpation medially over the medial femoral condyle and no laxity to the medial collateral ligament (MCL). What is the likely cause?
A 22-year-old woman presents with right wrist pain after being involved in an altercation the day before. She reports being struck on the wrist and immediately had pain and difficulty lifting the right hand. What is the best treatment option?
Retrospective chart review shows health disparities in acute pain management among racial/ethnic minority patients and women in an emergency department.
A 55-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a lesion on his leg, which he first noted approximately 2 months prior. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Frequent cannabis users may have poor response to pain control after surgery and may require more rescue medications such as opioids.
A patient in his mid-60s with end-stage renal disease presents to the emergency department with a 4-day history of left ring finger pain and discoloration. Can you make the diagnosis?
A 72-year-old man with persistent pain in his left shoulder and upper arm develops a blister and reddening skin after using a heating pad for pain management.
A 35-year-old man presents with left foot pain after tripping up the stairs 2 days ago. He has developed pain and swelling and cannot put weight on his left foot. What is your diagnosis?
Recent FDA approvals include treatments for acute low back pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting, multiple myeloma, hemophilia B, and fibromyalgia pain.
A patient with a history of HIV presents to the ED with a 3- to 4-week history of vomiting and testicle pain. Can you make the diagnosis?
