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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EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 94

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Answer : Proximal interphalangeal joint dislocation Epidemiology: Phalanx dislocations are common hand injuries that can occur at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint or distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint 1 Dorsal PIP joint dislocation is the most common 1 Highest occurrence in males versus females (78.8%

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Dislocations EMS Fractures Operations 93

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Common operator errors Failing to enter joint capsule before injecting STS. Curr Orthop Pract, 31 (5) (2020 Sept), pp. 2020 Sep;29(9):1869-1875. When in the joint, you’ll obtain synovial fluid. Inject lidocaine first, then slowly start injecting STS looking at the wound for saline coming out. PMID: 8836059. Sleasman, et al.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 88

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

4 This is the framework the ED resuscitationist should be operating under, as hemodynamically unstable pelvic trauma patients require a different approach compared to stable patients who will undergo CT, routine pelvic fixation, and definitive surgical repair. Figure 2: Open book pelvic fracture.

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Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 60

Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation [Image 2]. Impaired ROM can be indicative of dislocation, ligamentous injury, or intra-articular pathology.

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Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 77

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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Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Infectious Diseases 52