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REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis

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Executive Summary: 2015 Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis in Adults. Med Clin North Am, 2006 May;90(3):505-23. Graphics Image 1: [link] Image 2: [link] References Berbari EF, Kanj SS, et al. Specific Disorders of the Spine.

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EM@3AM: Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications

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6 Periprosthetic fracture Occurs at an estimated rate of 3.5-4.1%. 5 CT if concern for occult fracture. Periprosthetic Fractures Pain prior to injury may point toward underlying pathology like infection, implant loosening, etc. Unified classification system used to describe periprosthetic hip fractures. 10% of patients.

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Caring for children after a kidney transplant

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Kidney transplant recipients have a higher risk of fractures. Kidney transplant recipients are at higher risk of rickets and fractures. (13) Incidence and predictors of fractures in children after solid organ transplantation: a 5‐year prospective, population‐based study. Any history of injury? Pediatric Nephrology , 36 , pp.2453-2461.