Limp/Extremity Pain

Ankle Sprains

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Ankle Sprains. It was created by Holly Wright (Medical Student, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Erika Persson (Pediatric Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician, University of Alberta).

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Extravasation Injuries

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on  Extravasation Injuries. Which occur when IV drugs are inadvertently administered into the perivascular space instead of the vein. It was created by Sebastian Kilcommons (Medical Student, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Curtis Budden (Assistant Professor, University of Alberta)

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview of ACL injuries, including their investigtion, diagnosis, investigations and management. It was created by Holly Wright, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Dhiren Naidu, a physiatrist at the University of Alberta. 

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Acute Post-Infectious Cerebellar Ataxia

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview on Acute Post-Infectious Cerebellar Ataxia, including its etiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations, management and outcome. It was created by Courtney Hebert, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Colin Wilbur, pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Sports Injuries: Ankle

This podcast will discuss Sports Injuries: Ankle. The podcast was created by Rihana, a second-year medical student at Queen’s University. This podcast was produced in collaboration with Dr. Mann, an orthopedic surgeon at Queen’s University. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an approach to pediatric ankle pain, including questions to explore on history, key aspects of the physical exam, appropriate investigations, and possible treatment options


Osgood-Schlatter Disease

This PedsCases note is part of a four-part series on pediatric musculoskelatal conditions. This note provides a one-page overview on Osgood-Schlatter disease, including its presentation, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis comorbidities and management. It was created by Dr. Katharine V. Jensen, pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with assistance from Dr. Jeanine McColl, pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Calgary.

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Flexible Pes Planus

This PedsCases note is part of a four-part series on pediatric musculoskelatal conditions. This note provides a one-page overview on flexible pes planus, including its presentation, cause, diagnosis, types, comorbidities and management. It was created by Dr. Katharine V. Jensen, pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with assistance from Dr. Jeanine McColl, pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Calgary.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

This PedsCases note is part of a four-part series on pediatric musculoskelatal conditions. This note provides a one-page overview on patellofemoral pain syndrome, including its presentation, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis and management. It was created by Dr. Katharine V. Jensen, pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with assistance from Dr. Jeanine McColl, pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Calgary.

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Sever's Disease

This PedsCases note is part of a four-part series on pediatric musculoskelatal conditions. This note provides a one-page overview on Sever's Disease, including its presentation, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis and management. It was created by Dr. Katharine V. Jensen, pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with assistance from Dr. Jeanine McColl, pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Calgary. 

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Approach to Knee Pain

This podcast will discuss Approach to Knee Pain. The podcast was created by Calla Isaac, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta. This podcast was produced in collaboration with Dr. Erika Persson, a Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician, and Dr. Karen Forbes, professor of pediatrics and medical educator in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. This podcast will provide a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of knee injuries in young athletes


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