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Elbow Dislocations

RebelEM

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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Back Braces: Are They Really Needed?

The Trauma Pro

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.

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Lisfranc Injury

Mount Sinai EM

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.

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Twisting and Turning - Ankle Injuries in the ED

Taming the SRU

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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Foot Injuries in the ED

Taming the SRU

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. Impaired ROM can be indicative of dislocation, ligamentous injury, or intra-articular pathology. 2015 Apr 28].

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First10EM Journal Club: May 2024

Broome Docs

2022 Aug 1;93(2):157-165. A new technique for reduction of a posteriorly dislocated hip joint. Video Laryngoscopy vs Direct Laryngoscopy for Endotracheal Intubation in the Operating Room: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003554. 0000000000003554. Am J Emerg Med.

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SGEM#398: Another Ab Gets BUSED – POCUS in the ED for Biliary Disease

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

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.