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

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.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 154

Mind The Bleep

AUGUST 18, 2024

Patients with orbital fractures will present with swelling and periorbital bruising. Examination of possible orbital floor fracture: Presence of proptosis/exophthalmos, enophthalmos or hypoglobus Visual acuity in both eyes Check eye movements Presence of diplopia and in which gaze? This normally resolves once the swelling improves.

Fractures 91

Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 91

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Before definitive management, X-rays of the affected finger should be considered, especially in cases where there is suspicion for a foreign body or clinical concern for associated fracture, osteomyelitis, or necrotizing soft tissue infection [17]. Soft-tissue injuries of the fingertip: methods of evaluation and treatment.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department EMS Fractures 95

Medical Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Common theme park injuries include: Fractured bones. Concussion and traumatic brain injury. Spinal cord and back injuries. Whiplash and other neck injuries. Soft tissue injuries to muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Drowning on water rides. Lacerations, contusions, and abrasions.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Operations Fractures 52

Northwestern EM Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

What are the next best steps for evaluation and treatment of his injury? Figure 1: Knee laceration Background Traumatic arthrotomy is defined as a soft tissue injury over a joint that penetrates the joint space. X - ray : Many times, next step will be to get an X-ray to look for associated fractures. 2022, Apr 25).

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Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Sepsis Documentation/Coding 52

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Functional outcomes Severe soft tissue injuries and damage to the bony structures => poor functional outcomes. Labs do not play a significant role Imaging X-ray : Start with plain films to look for fracture near laceration, intra-articular free air, radiopaque foreign body. 2022 Jan 21;54:41-45.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 96