Lateral ankle sprains are a common injury that tipically heals quickly with conservative treatment. However, the presence of a severe post-traumatic hematoma can cause significant complications, turning a non-severe injury into a more complex and potentially debilitating process with possible long-term consequences....

Tracheostomy is a common procedure used in patients unable to wean from mechanical ventilation. Complications are rare but dangerous, ranging from bleeding and infection to equipment-related failures. Here, we report a case of secondary airway obstruction caused by tracheostomy cuff herniation over the end of the tracheostomy tube in a polytrauma patient. This report highlights the importance of prompt recognition and management of equipment-related tracheostomy complications and proposes a diag...