A 65-year-old diabetic man presents with inguinodynia on the right side lasting for 4 months after an inguinal hernia repair. He complains of continuous dragging pain with episodes of shooting pain along the inguinal region, disturbing his sleep. The...
Case presentation An 80-year-old patient with a history of critical aortic stenosis and a documented DNR order was presented to the operating room. The patient had a history of recurring episodes of congestive heart failure and was described as ̶...
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new course in the ‘Vascular’ category in NYSORA’s POCUS app: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). This comprehensive course is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to expand their expertise in u...
A costoclavicular block anesthetizes the brachial plexus at the level of the cords (i.e., lateral, medial, and posterior cords) resulting in anesthesia of the arm below the shoulder. The technique is emerging as the preferred choice for upper extremi...
Case presentation A 56-year-old woman presented six weeks postoperatively from a surgical repair of a flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) laceration. She demonstrated an active flexion dysfunction of the fifth digit. Given the necessity for intraoperati...
A 71-year-old male with a medical history of coronary artery disease, chronic hypertension, and type 2 diabetes presents with chest pain. Upon arrival, standard protocol led to the execution of an ECG, chest X-ray, and blood tests. While awaiting the...
A 45-year-old manual laborer presented with chronic lower back pain for a duration of 6 months. He has no comorbidities and conservative management with NSAIDs provides temporary relief. He reports occasional posterior thigh pain on the right side, w...
The erector spinae plane (ESP) block is a novel interfascial plane technique that was first described in 2016 by Forero et al. The technique is indicated for analgesia for rib fractures and back and chest wall surgeries. Let’s outline 3 key ste...
A 60-year-old female patient complains of persistent right knee pain lasting for more than six months. She experiences significant pain over the anterior and medial aspects of the knee, which worsens when she stands or squats. Taking NSAIDs offered s...
Case presentation A 41-year-old man presented persistent left shoulder pain, weakness, and limited range of motion, especially during elbow flexion, linked to overuse and repetitive lifting at work. Despite conservative treatments like physical thera...
