Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Watch this video on MSK ultrasound techniques for the ED.
Muscle Relaxers Add Nothing to Naproxen for Back Pain
Naproxen + placebo was as good as (possibly better than) naproxen plus orphenadrine or naproxen plus methocarbamol for acute low back pain.
Does Spinal Manipulation Improve Back Pain?
Spinal manipulative therapy is a part of the armamentarium for acute low back pain treatment.
Why We Use the Ottawa Ankle Rule
The Ottawa ankle rule may reduce x-ray utilization for foot/ankle injuries.
How to Stop Throwing Pills at Lumbosacral Strain
There is a growing emphasis on non-pharmacologic treatments for low back pain, and a deemphasis on using opiates.
Meds for Back Pain – What Works and What Doesn’t
Pharmacologic treatments for acute low back pain were moderately helpful, at best, and included NSAIDs, possibly muscle relaxers, and steroids, but only for radicular pain.
Diazepam Doesn’t Help Back Pain
Diazepam doesn't help low back pain. Here is RCT data that proves it.
Effect of Multiple Concussions in High School
ultiple concussions in high school caused increased symptoms but did not lead to poorer cognitive outcome.
Concussion Paradigm Change – Rest Is Bad
Physical rest after concussion appears to be unhelpful, even harmful, in children and young people after concussion.
Parental Expectations for Concussion Care
Parental expectations for pediatric ED concussion care are high. Many expectations we can and should meet, some we can't.