Emergencies & Red Flags

Conditions in this unit

Septic Arthritis (EMERGENCY) - Bacterial joint infection, most commonly Staph aureus. EMERGENCY requiring urgent aspiration and IV antibiotics. Kocher…
Acute Compartment Syndrome (EMERGENCY) - Increased pressure within a closed fascial compartment, typically after tibial shaft fracture. The 6 Ps: Pain…
Bone Metastases / Malignancy Red Flags - Red flags for malignancy presenting as MSK pain. Age over 50 or under 20 with new spinal pain, night pain unrelieved by…