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Orthopaedic radiology cases
Publication details
Mr David Oliver Ferguson, Dr Swathy Kothapalli, Mr Kurt Haendlmayer
Foundation Years Journal, volume 6, issue 3, p.12 (123Doc Education, London, March 2012)
Abstract
A 27 year old man presents to A&E following a motor vehicle accident. He complains of severe pain and swelling in the right knee, and is unable to weight bear.
On examination, his knee is tender, swollen and has severely restricted range of movement. There are no visible wounds around the knee. Antero-posterior and lateral view radiographs of the right knee are performed.
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Authors
Mr David Oliver Ferguson
Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics
Pinderfields General Infirmary
UK
Dr Swathy Kothapalli
Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics
Pinderfields General Infirmary
UK
Mr Kurt Haendlmayer
Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics
Pinderfields General Infirmary
UK
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