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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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Back Braces: Are They Really Needed?

The Trauma Pro

J Clin Neurosci 45:33-39, 2017. Listed in 2017, to be completed Nov 2026. Evaluation of postoperative bracing on unstable traumatic lumbar fractures after pedicle screw fixation. Int J Burns Trauma 12(4):168-174, 2022. Is postoperative bracing after pedicle screw fixation of spine fractures necessary? NCT03097081.

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SGEM#381: Put Your Hand on My Shoulder and Reduce It

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Comparative efficacy of sedation or analgesia methods for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Comparative efficacy of sedation or analgesia methods for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

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EM@3AM: Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Trauma

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September 30, 2017. Fracture-dislocation of the thoracolumbar spine without neurological deficit: a report of two cases and literature review. This patient has unilateral weakness, which is atypical of posterior cord syndrome. Rosh Review Website Link References: Evan Mah Bs (Kin), Brent Burbridge M. Spine fracture. 2020;6(1):67.

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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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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Managing Pneumothorax

Taming the SRU

Blunt trauma can cause rib fracture or dislocation that may injure the visceral pleura. doi:10.1155/2017/6014967 Light RW. Published 2017 Sep 7. Penetrating wounds may allow air to flow into the pleural space from outside the body or from internal disruption of the visceral pleura. References Onuki T, Ueda S, Yamaoka M, et al.

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Case Report: a High-Voltage Victim

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4,5 High voltage injuries can throw a victim from the electrical source, lead to falls, and cause forceful tetany with spinal hyperextension injuries or joint dislocations. An unstable patient who is altered or with tenuous vital signs should consider trauma and cardiac causes. Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 8e.

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