Case presentation A 70-year-old patient with a history of renal insufficiency presented at our facility with a bimalleolar fracture. The patient was scheduled for the removal of an external fixator, followed by open reduction and internal fixation (O...
Paracentesis, a procedure to puncture and access free intraperitoneal fluid or ascites, is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Causes of ascites include liver disease, heart disease, malignancy, kidney disease, chronic inflammation, or...
A cervical plexus block is indicated for carotid endarterectomy, superficial neck procedures, and clavicle fracture analgesia. This block targets the cervical plexus, which is formed by the anterior rami of the C1-C4 cervical spinal nerves. The techn...
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...
