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Occult and Subtle Wrist and Hand Injuries You Don’t Want To Miss

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There is a spectrum of DRUJ injuries from minor sprain to subluxation to dislocation. An important pitfall is assuming no fracture if a hook-of-hamate fracture is suspected clinically and the standard wrist views as well as the hook-of-hamate or carpal tunnel view are negative. Published June 11, 2012. German] Rontgenpraxis.

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Twisting and Turning - Ankle Injuries in the ED

Taming the SRU

Use your exam to guide your initial management as well as your imaging decisions and differential diagnosis. Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. 2012 Nov; 470(11):3270-3274. Range all joints.

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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.