A 23 year old male presents to your emergency department with a stab wound to the right side of his lower back.  Which of the following below would be consistent with Brown-Sequard Syndrome? (scroll down for answer) 

A) Loss of motor function in right leg; loss of temperature sensation in left leg 

B) Loss of motor function in left leg; loss of temperature sensation in left leg 

C) Loss of motor function in right leg; loss of temperature sensation in right leg 

D) Loss of motor function in left leg; loss of temperature sensation in left leg

Which of the following is considered a STABLE cervical spine injury? (scroll down for answer) 

A) Clay Shoveler’s Fracture

B) Atlanto-occipital Dissociation 

C) Jefferson Burst Fracture

“Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb”

Jefferson Fracture

Need a refersher for the FDP vs. FDS? Read on for a quick review.

Acute compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency.  Measurements of compartment pressures are an important adjunct to making the diagnosis. Check out this post for a video demonstration on how to operate the Stryker Device

A 43 year old female is involved in an motor vehicle collision. She complains of facial and dental pain. Exam reveals a broken lateral incisor. A pink spot is noted on the surface of the tooth. What is the diagnosis? 

A. Ellis Class I Dental Fracture

B. Ellis Class II Dental Fracture

C. Ellis Class III Dental Fracture

D. Dental Subluxation

Answer: C - Ellis Class III Dental Fracture

Anatomy:

A 70-year-old woman presents after falling forward, causing her neck to bend backwards and hyperextend. She complains of burning sensation in both hands and weakness in his arms after a fall. Physical examination reveals 4/5 strength in both arms but otherwise no neurological deficits.

A 92 yo female presents to the ED complaining left eye pain and bleeding, onset this am. Patient has hx of left corneal transplant in 2014. Patient with no vision in eye, also unable to differentiate light vs dark.

Why is it important to perform a nasal speculum exam on every facial trauma patient?  Read on to find out.

In previous posts, we discussed the general approach to facial fractures as well as diagnosis and treatment of zygomatic and maxillary fractures.  Read on for specifics on signs and management of mandible fractures.