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X-Ray And Orthopedic Medical Case Study

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Elvis Presley, well respected beyond his untimely passing in August of 1977 as one of the most iconic rock and roll musicians of the 20th century, continues to be examined for more than his musical talents. In the 41 years since his death, numerous health care providers and medical researchers have focused on his health and death post mortem through retrieval of his medical records and interviews with personal physicians. Much focus had been placed on the circumstances and possible diagnoses surrounding his death; however, lesser emphasized are the multiple radiology films that have emerged indicating fascinating injuries he sustained during his 42 years of life. One of the most intriguing is the x-ray and Orthopedic physician notes that detail a metacarpal fracture in the fifth finger of his left hand, given the reported outcome and importance of …show more content…

For the purpose of this assignment, Figure B will be discussed in most detail, referencing to Figure A as the injury and Figure C as the treatment outcome. Documentation is scarce in regards to the initial injury, however it was reportedly sustained during karate practice in Las Vegas. A physician note from Dr. John L. Danielson, M.D, states that he was referred to the Desert Orthopedic Medical Group on September 19, 1973 after being seen in Palm Springs for follow-up care from his injury. On this date, depression and swelling of the fifth knuckle is noted on exam, while the prior x-ray (Figure B), clearly reveals a fracture to the neck of the fifth metacarpal finger of the left hand with the bone visibly pressed inward towards the palm. On the lateral view of the hand, the bone can faintly be seen creating a sideway “v” shape. Of note, an immobilizing device can be seen from just above the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) down to mid

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