RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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 (..)

Dislocations 116

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 116

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 30, 2023

While your ED evaluation, computed tomography (CT) imaging of her head and spine demonstrated no traumatic injury and an x-ray of her pelvis showed no fracture or dislocation, she was unable to bear weight due to her hip pain, so you ordered a CT to further evaluate for occult fracture.

Hospitals 111

Hospitals Emergency Department Fractures Dislocations 111

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Pediatric Elbow Films: Putting It All Together Watch this dynamic video by Dr Jeremy Jone s from Radiopaedia : Fracture Saviors: Fat Pads and Drawn Lines These three things can save us: fat pads, the anterior humeral line, and the radiocapitellar line. If not, assume a fracture-dislocation.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dislocations Radiology 52

EM Curious

JULY 24, 2015

Maybe it's dislocated? It's a bit of a departure from what we've described above--he mainly goes right at a shaft fracture--but it's the same general idea: As always, these posts are for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Ultrasound-Guided Three-In-One Nerve Block for Femur Fractures. Maybe he's broken his hip? P., & Liebmann, O.

Fractures 52

Fractures Ultrasounds Emergency Department Dislocations 52

EMDocs

JULY 11, 2023

A 2013 study found oral mucosal and head bleeding due to injury were most common in those < 6 months. Fractures and dislocations are indications for full dose factor replacement. 2013 Dec;163(6):1781-3. Other presenting bleeds were post-circumcision (27%) and heel-stick bleeds (17%). 2009 Nov;15(6):1281-90.

Head Injuries 75

Head Injuries Pediatrics Dislocations CDC 75

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Importance: the medial wall is thin and most easily fractured. Accessed on 14.09.22 <[link] Kanski and Bowling (2013) Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology, Third Edition Kaur et al. 2013) Traumatic Eye Injury Management Principles for the Prehospital Setting. This is commonly seen in open globe injury. Serrano et al.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Dislocations Burns Fractures 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

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.

EMS 98

EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 98