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Elbow Dislocations

RebelEM

2022 Aug 2. Commentary on an article by Marc Schnetzke, MD, et al.: “Determination of Elbow Laxity in a Sequential Soft-Tissue Injury Model. Acute elbow dislocation: evaluation and management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 1998 Jan-Feb;6(1):15-23. doi: 10.5435/00124635-199801000-00002. PMID: 9692937 Decker N, Norse A.

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Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

2022) Morel-lavallee lesions – diagnosis and practical management of these troublesome injuries! 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. Arch Gen Med. and Taylor, B.

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Mastering Minor Care: Paronychia and Felon

Taming the SRU

Soft-tissue injuries of the fingertip: methods of evaluation and treatment. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; June 29, 2022. [5] Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; August 8, 2022. [6] Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; September 24, 2022. [15] Arm, Forearm and Hand Lacerations.

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Facial Trauma

Mind The Bleep

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: An Illustrated Guide for Medical Students and Allied Healthcare Professionals. Goodson, A.M., Payne, K.F., Tahim, A.S. and Brennan, P.A., available for free online through BAOMS ) Radiopaedia.org Written by Dr Janhvi Shah BDS (Hons) MBBS MFDS (RCSEd) PgCert MedEd

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Theme Park Accidents Due to COVID Understaffing

Medical Law

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. Patrons can be hurt at theme parks, particularly when parks are inadequately staffed.

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Traumatic Arthrotomy

Northwestern EM Blog

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. 2022, Apr 25). Reporting 10/10 pain over the laceration. Herndon, A. Traumatic Arthrotomy.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 80: Traumatic Arthrotomy

EMDocs

Functional outcomes Severe soft tissue injuries and damage to the bony structures => poor functional outcomes. 2022 Jan 21;54:41-45. Antibiotics should be administered to all suspected cases of TA. References: Colmer HG 4th, et al. High risk and low prevalence diseases: Traumatic arthrotomy. Am J Emerg Med.