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Orthopedic Surgery

Case Report

78 year old female seen in the ED s/p ground level fall in a SNF. She has a history of falls. She has a h/o dementia, Parkinson’s, and today a positive test for COVID 19.

She is mildly cooperative with exam and confused.

Right lower extremity is shortened and externally rotated. She can flex and extend the ankle and wiggle toes. Palpable dorsal is pedis pulse.

Radiographs attached.

Questions:

• Would you want any further studies?
• How would you manage this patient?
• Do you have a local requirements or personal PPE preference?

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