Medical Must-See: This is going to hertz you more than me
Some complex fractures need more than screws and plates to fix. This car crash survivor needed a weekly blast of high-intensity soundwaves. The Indonesian man, aged 40, had…
Tag: Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic surgeons vs hospital bosses: Dr Sindy Vrancic quits in clinical independence row
Dr Sindy Vrancic is something of a rarity being a female orthopaedic surgeon working in trauma in a major public hospital. But late last month…
Medical Must-See: Alarm bells ring after jewellery embedded in boy’s finger
A ring embedded in a boy’s little finger for four weeks led doctors to wonder about parental neglect in this Australian case study. The boy,…
Medical matchmaking: Could you sell your specialty to junior doctors in 15 minutes?
Poorly lit bars, awkward conversations, the bell signalling time’s up — that’s the usual vibe of speed dating to find a potential partner. But last…
Spot Dx — What’s causing this immobile shoulder?
Ginger is a 13-year-old who presents three hours after injuring her left shoulder in a fall while ice skating. Test your clinical know-how by taking…
Spot Dx — A post-rugby elbow injury
Josh is a 34-year-old, left-hand-dominant man who presents with right elbow pain. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select the…
Medical Must-See: Can drug-laced cement set a new standard for Seymour fracture treatment?
Seymour fractures are notoriously difficult to treat, but Japanese doctors have laid the groundwork for a rock-solid fix: vancomycin-impregnated calcium phosphate cement. A Seymour fracture…
Ruptured ACLs, infectious diseases, fractured bones — grandparenting can be hazardous to your health
Grandparenting can be hazardous. I have identified a number of potential risks for grandparents who maintain active interactions with their grandchildren. This fun-loving grandparent, known…
Spot Dx — Packing a punch has painful payback
Tim is a 45-year-old who presents with left cheek swelling and bruising following a physical altercation the day before. Test your clinical know-how by taking…
‘It was emotionally difficult for them’: Emergency doctor treated by friends and colleagues after 10 metre fall
Dr Fraser Bliesner has experienced first hand the miraculous impact of a pain team after a shocking 10m fall onto concrete just weeks before he…
