2018 Fractures Operations 
The Trauma Pro
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Earlier this year, I wrote a series of posts on the two commonly used pelvic fracture interventions: preperitoneal packing (PPP) and angioembolization (AE). This is probably because there is no need to perform repeated operations to insert and remove the preperitoneal packs when angiography is used.
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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Pediatric EM Morsels
JUNE 16, 2023
Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment.
Taming the SRU
MAY 22, 2023
Ankle fractures are the third most common fracture in the ED [2] and more than 20,000 patients are seen in the ED for ankle sprains each day [3]. traumatic axial loading with calcaneal fractures, pilons, and vertebral compression fractures) [5]. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation [Image 2].
Emergency Medicine Journal
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Background During closed reduction of displaced distal radius fractures, physical examination is used to determine the need for further manipulation before radiographic confirmation and cast application. The secondary outcomes were time to complete reduction and treatment plan at ED discharge (conservative or operative repair).
EMDocs
JUNE 3, 2023
How should pelvic fractures be identified in unstable trauma patients? Pelvic fractures can involve disruptions in any of the bony or ligamentous structures of the pelvic ring. Due to the round shape of the pelvic ring, multiple fractures typically occur concurrently. 2 Vertical shear fractures are also unstable.
RCEM Learning
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Introduction Immediate management Control of haemorrhage Use of pelvic binder REBOA Management of stable VS unstable fracture Management of closed VS open fracture Other injuries Immediate management Coordinated and structured approach (eg. Learning bite Nearly 90% of pelvic fracture bleeding is venous in origin.
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