Orthopaedics

The Penetrating trauma to the limbs page has been updated, including the addition of Xrays demonstrating gas in the elbow joint.

The Ankle injuries page has been updated, including information about the benefits of early mobilisation of stable Weber B ankle injuries. This is part of an increasing body of evidence that supports shorter (or no) immobilisation times for simple fractures than previously thought.

The Soft tissue injuries of the ankle and foot page has been updated, including additional information about the minimal benefit from operative management over conservative management.

The Shoulder and arm region injuries page has been updated with additional information about AC joint dislocation classification and radiological findings.

The Shoulder and arm region injuries page has been updated with additional information about the clinical features of AC joint dislocation.

The Glenohumeral joint dislocations page has been updated with additional information about the examination findings of a dislocated shoulder.

The Femoral fractures page has been updated with additional information about MRI and CT for suspected #NOF in patients with plain films. CT is now listed as the first choice investigation.

The Osteomyelitis page has had a number of updates and improvements.

The Gout and pseudogout page has been updated with information indicating that initiation of allopurinol during an acute attack is probably safe, contrary to what many have thought.

The Soft tissue injuries of the shoulder region page has been updated, including information about the lack of efficacy for surgical intervention.

The Dislocations around the knee page has been updated with information about proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation.

The Femoral fractures page has been updated including some minor changes regarding physical examination, resizing of images and fixing missing images.