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 (..)

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Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 116

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

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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Dislocations Ultrasounds Emergency Department 49

EMDocs

MARCH 30, 2024

Answer : Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Trauma Epidemiology: Approximately half of the vertebral injuries that are seen in the emergency department are thoracic and lumbar injuries. A 27-year-old man was brought into the emergency department via EMS after being stabbed. September 30, 2017. Diagnosis includes imaging.

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EMS Fractures Emergency Department Dislocations 106

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.

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EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 98

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This post aims to broadly cover the types of PTX, the diagnostic modalities available, and the ideal management by PTX type in the Emergency Department. Blunt trauma can cause rib fracture or dislocation that may injure the visceral pleura. doi:10.1155/2017/6014967 Light RW. Ann Emerg Med. Am J Emerg Med.

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Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. Electrical injuries in the emergency department: an evidence-based review. Emerg Med Pract.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation EKG/ECG EMS 52

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

For a broader overview of pelvic trauma, please review Dr. Lupez’s 2017 article here: [link]. Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. World J Emerg Surg. Published 2017 Jan 18. Published 2017 Oct 12. BJJ-2017-0852.R1

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