Rhabdomyolysis Masquerading as Cauda Equina Syndrome.

Lower back pain is a very common presenting condition, with a large proportion resulting from discogenic causes, especially after strenuous activity. In patients with a history of exertion, lower back pain, and acute urinary retention, the obvious diagnosis to exclude would be cauda equina syndrome. We present a case of a 32-year-old man who presented with lower back pain, bilateral lower limb weakness, and acute urinary retention following a recent episode of heavy lifting.

Refractory Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation - Reduction Using the Wrist Pivot Method.

We report a case of a 19-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with refractory atraumatic temporomandibular joint dislocation. Multiple attempts at reduction by emergency physicians before and after sedation were unsuccessful. The dislocation was eventually reduced using the wrist pivot technique.