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 (..)

Dislocations 116

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 116

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. Int J Burns Trauma 12(4):168-174, 2022. World Neurosurg 93:221-228, 2016. J Clin Neurosci 45:33-39, 2017.

Fractures 203

Fractures Dislocations Operations Burns 203

Mount Sinai EM

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Illustration by Yvonne Chow The Lisfranc Injury The lisfranc injury is any disruption of the joint and is a spectrum including ligamentous injury, dislocations and fractures. High energy mechanisms, such as MVCs or falls, are more likely to cause fracture-dislocations. Normal Lisfranc joint and ligament. Lisfranc injury.

Dislocations 130

Dislocations Fractures Operations Radiology 130

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 25, 2023

Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Casey Parker is a Rural Generalist that includes in his practice emergency medicine, anesthesia, and critical care. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Casey Parker is a Rural Generalist that includes in his practice emergency medicine, anesthesia, and critical care.

Ultrasounds 52

Ultrasounds Emergency Department Dislocations Radiology 52

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.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation EKG/ECG EMS 52

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.

EMS 98

EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 98

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Common operator errors Failing to enter joint capsule before injecting STS. 2022 Jan 21;54:41-45. 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. You can range the joint which may help you see fluid extruding. Am J Emerg Med.

Soft Tissue Injuries 95

Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 95