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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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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 Pain is the most common reason for presentation in the early post operative period. 5-7 Dislocation rate as high as 28% in revision THA. 10% of patients.

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Consultant Corner: Acute Management of the Dislocated Knee

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Acute knee dislocations are rare orthopedic injuries that have high morbidity and need to be recognized quickly by the emergency physician; if unrecognized or inadequately treated, these injuries can lead to vascular and limb compromise (1,2). Knee dislocations make up less than 0.5% Knee dislocations make up less than 0.5%

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 80: Traumatic Arthrotomy

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A 2013 study found a sensitivity of ~47% for TA of the knee using plain radiographs. Common operator errors Failing to enter joint capsule before injecting STS. 2013 Sep;27(9):509-14. While suggestive of TA, not sensitive or specific. Based on the data, a normal x-ray couldn’t rule it out. Konda SR, et al. J Orthop Trauma.