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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The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many vertebral fractures can be treated non-operatively. Post-operative bracing after pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar burst fractures: A cost-effectiveness study. J Clin Neurosci 45:33-39, 2017. Listed in 2017, to be completed Nov 2026. World Neurosurg 93:221-228, 2016. NCT03097081.

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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 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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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

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. In the operating room, there was minimal urinary output and the bladder pressures were 35 mmHg under sedation and analgesia. His ECG was unremarkable.

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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. 2 Vertical shear fractures are also unstable. Figure 2: Open book pelvic fracture.

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Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 24, 2025

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.

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