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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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Pediatric Elbow Injuries

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

If not, assume a fracture-dislocation. Acute compartment syndrome of the upper extremity in children: diagnosis, management, and outcomes. 2012 Jan 18;1:CD007759. The radiocapetellar line runs along the radial neck through the radial head and should line up nicely with the capitellum. J Child Orthop. 2013 Jun; 7(3): 225–233.

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EM@3AM: Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications

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Answer : Posterior dislocation of a periprosthetic hip Epidemiology: Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is the 4 th most common surgical procedures in the United States (2.3% 4 Dislocation is the most common complication after THA occurring at a rate of 0.2-10% 5-7 Dislocation rate as high as 28% in revision THA. 10% of patients.

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Twisting and Turning - Ankle Injuries in the ED

Taming the SRU

Certain injuries carry risks of further injury, injury-related complications, and poor outcomes which are exacerbated if they are inappropriately managed in the ED. Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures.

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Upper Limb Arterial and Nerve Injuries: An Introductory Guide

Mind The Bleep

Upper limb fractures and dislocations can lead to associated arterial and nerve damage. First aid such as irrigation, tourniquet use, reduction and splinting of fractures/dislocations. Fracture reduction and immobilisation : Fracture and/or dislocation reduction can restore alignment and vascular supply as well as reduce pain.