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Elbow Dislocations

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Elbow Dislocation Definition: Disarticulation of the proximal radius & ulna bones from the humerus Epidemiology: Incidence Second most common joint dislocation (after shoulder) in adults Most commonly dislocated joint in children Accounts for 10-25% of all injuries to the elbow ( Cohen 1998 ) Posterolateral is the most common type of dislocation (..)

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The Femoral Nerve Block

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EMS appears with a patient who just wiped out big time on the ice. Maybe it's dislocated? The Case Let's say we do a little time warp, and we are unfortunately six months into the past, stuck in the dredges of frigid winter. He's gripping his thigh with his hands, and he is screaming. Maybe he's broken his hip? doi:10.1111/j.1742-6723.2009.01163.xdoi:10.1097/PEC.0000000000000101