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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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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 81: Hemophilia

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Fractures and dislocations are indications for full dose factor replacement. 2009 Nov;15(6):1281-90. PMID: 7382250 MASAC Document 257 – Guidelines for Emergency Department Management of Individuals with Hemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders. This includes something as minor as a nursemaid’s elbow. PMID: 19637999.

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ToxCard: Tetanus and Strychnine – Expanding the Differential for Severe Muscle Spasm

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Temporomandibular dislocation: a complication of tetanus. tetani infection is also indicated. tetani infection is also indicated. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2006;101(4):437-441. doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2005.04.013 2005.04.013 Alfery DD, Rauscher LA. Tetanus: a review. Crit Care Med. 1979;7(4):176-181. J Trop Med Hyg.