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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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Maybe it's dislocated? It's a bit of a departure from what we've described above--he mainly goes right at a shaft fracture--but it's the same general idea: As always, these posts are for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Ultrasound-Guided Three-In-One Nerve Block for Femur Fractures. Maybe he's broken his hip? doi:10.1111/acem.12154