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Radiographs on This Patient, Including the Cross-Table Lateral Shown Here

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  Radiographs on this patient, including the cross-table lateral shown here, revealed no visible fracture. How will the patient be managed? A)  Because no fracture is shown, the patient will be told that walking is safe, NSAIDs will be prescribed, and the patient will be referred to physical therapy. B)  Because of the lipohemarthrosis, the patient will be kept on non-weight-bearing and will have an urgent CT or MRI. C)  Radiographic findings above suggest medial meniscus tear. The patient will be scheduled for MRI next week and will be scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon whenever convenient. D)  Physical examination was unremarkable and the patient was told to go back to work. Radiographs on this patient, including the cross-table lateral shown here, revealed no visible fracture. How will the patient be managed?


A) Because no fracture is shown, the patient will be told that walking is safe, NSAIDs will be prescribed, and the patient will be referred to physical therapy.
B) Because of the lipohemarthrosis, the patient will be kept on non-weight-bearing and will have an urgent CT or MRI.
C) Radiographic findings above suggest medial meniscus tear. The patient will be scheduled for MRI next week and will be scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon whenever convenient.
D) Physical examination was unremarkable and the patient was told to go back to work.

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