Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 7, 2023

This one can be thought of as being akin to the radial head subluxation (ie, Nursemaid’s Elbow) of the knee – Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation : Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in Children: Basics Proximal Tibiofibular Joint (PTF) dislocations are relatively rare.

Dislocations 143

Dislocations Fractures Pediatrics EMS 143

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. McGraw Hill Education; 2019:104-109 Dave S, DAHLSTROM JJ. McGraw Hill Education; 2019:125-138 Ziu E, Mesfin FB. Pathophysiology Primary injury happens at the time of the traumatic event or shortly after in the high cervical to mid-thoracic spine. 5 th Edition.

Shock 304

Shock Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dislocations 304

Cook County EM Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

The Case: The patient is a 61-year-old male with non-insulin dependent diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease status post CABG in 2019 who presented with blurry vision of the left eye after being hit on the face with a blunt object by his roommate approximately ten days prior to presentation. and a sensitivity of 96.8% (2).

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Ultrasounds Fractures Radiology 52

Mount Sinai EM

JANUARY 11, 2023

McGraw Hill; 2019. In: Sherman SC. Simon’s Emergency Orthopedics, 8e. Accessed January 04, 2023. link] Feger J, Knipe H, El-Feky M, Tibiofibular overlap. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 04 Jan 2023) [link] Gorton S, Jones J, Bell D, et al.

Radiology 130

Radiology Radiology Fractures Dislocations 130

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 22, 2019

Date: March 20th, 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr.Katie Walker is an emergency physician in Melbourne, Australia. Date: March 20th, 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr.Katie Walker is an emergency physician in Melbourne, Australia. She is a clinical researcher at Cabrini Hospital and an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Monash University.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Dislocations Documentation/Coding Research 52

ALiEM

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Laboratory Data Complete blood count (CBC) : Within normal limits Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) : Within normal limits AP Pelvis Radiograph (Figure 1) : “Osteopenia with no acute fractures or dislocation” Case Question: As this patient has osteopenia and is unable to bear weight on her right lower extremity, what injury must be ruled out?

Fractures 64

Fractures Dislocations Academics Radiology 64

Pediatric Education

MARCH 17, 2024

A review of the reduction methods for RHS can be found here Unfortunately, the elbow is the most commonly dislocated joint and can have chronic instability although this is usually due to more significant trauma. Of the 18, 10 patients had 1 visit, 7 had 3 visits and 1 had 5 visits. Most (N=76%) had one relapse, 17.8% had 2 relapses, 4.4%

Dislocations 40

Dislocations Fractures Pediatrics Urgent Care 40