Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report |
| Authors: |
Noman Ali, Alan Tan, Jordan Chenkin |
| Source: |
International Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-4 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid |
| Subject Terms: |
Biceps tendon, Musculoskeletal injuries, Point-of-care ultrasound, Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid, RC86-88.9 |
| More Details: |
Abstract Background In the Emergency Department (ED), patients may present with various injuries that damage muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bony structures. Fractures, joint dislocations, strains, and sprains are prevalent among them. However, distal biceps tendon ruptures are uncommon. Case Report Here, we report a case of a young man presented to the ED with a complaint of left arm pain following a martial arts activity. The diagnosis of distal biceps tendon rupture was made using a point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS), and an early referral to the orthopedic service was provided. Conclusion This case highlights the utility of point-of-care ultrasound in assessing musculoskeletal injuries in the ED. Early incorporation of PoCUS into routine clinical practice can potentially improve the overall care of musculoskeletal injuries. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1865-1380 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/1865-1380 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12245-024-00598-1 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/029070e4f0c54bc78c90ec13bef36931 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.029070e4f0c54bc78c90ec13bef36931 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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