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Fracture by Assault
Published on Fri Apr 12, 2024
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient reported to the ED after someone assaulted them with a rolling pin. Upon exam, the ED physician notes bruising and swelling on the left forearm. The physician orders X-rays, which reveal a pathological fracture of the left radius. After reviewing the X-rays, the physician performs closed treatment of the fracture without manipulation. Encounter [...]