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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? A Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Three-in-one Femoral Nerve Block Versus Parenteral Opioids Alone for Analgesia in Emergency Department Patients With Hip Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Academic Emergency Medicine, 20(6), 584–591. Pediatric Emergency Care,30(4), 227–229.

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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. Haemophilia.

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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

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Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. Demographic epidemiology of unstable pelvic fracture in the United States from 2000 to 2009: trends and in-hospital mortality. link] Published November 11, 2009. J Clin Orthop Trauma.

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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. He denies any past medical history other than polysubstance abuse and depression. 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 Tetanus: a review.