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EM@3AM: Extensor Tendon Laceration

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We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Answer : Extensor tendon laceration Epidemiology: Hand extensor injuries make up >25% of orthopedic soft tissue injuries 2, 3 Common in young men in manual labor Dominant hand more likely to be injured 4 2012 study on 86 patients reported 83% men with a mean age of 34.2

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REBEL Core Cast 131.0 – Traumatic Arthrotomy

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vancomycin) If significant soft tissue injury, add gram negative coverage like late generation cephalosporin, extended-spectrum penicillin, or aminoglycoside (i.e. vancomycin) If significant soft tissue injury, add gram negative coverage like late generation cephalosporin, extended-spectrum penicillin, or aminoglycoside (i.e.

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Hand Examination & Pathology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Soft tissue injuries are also very common and can also occur as children explore the world in younger years often trapping digits in doors and through accidents during play and sporting activities. His dad handed you a folded tissue reporting it had the end of his finger in it. How would you manage this injury?