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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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Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

This one can be thought of as being akin to the radial head subluxation (ie, Nursemaid’s Elbow) of the knee – Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation : Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in Children: Basics Proximal Tibiofibular Joint (PTF) dislocations are relatively rare. MANAGE PAIN!

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Neurogenic Shock in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Pathophysiology Primary injury happens at the time of the traumatic event or shortly after in the high cervical to mid-thoracic spine. 5 th Edition.

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The Ankle Radiograph

Mount Sinai EM

Accessed January 04, 2023. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 04 Jan 2023) [link] Gorton S, Jones J, Bell D, et al. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 04 Jan 2023) [link] Gorton S, Jones J, Bell D, et al. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 04 Jan 2023) [link] Gorton S, Bell D, Er A, et al.

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Pseudosubluxation: Rebaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

2023 Feb 4;38:102122. 1977 Mar;122(3):759-63. doi: 10.1148/122.3.759. PMID: 841068. Kalanjiyam GP, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Pediatric spinal injuries- current concepts. J Clin Orthop Trauma. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2023.102122. 2023.102122. PMID: 36846073; PMCID: PMC9945789.

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SGEM#424: Ooh-Ooh, I Can’t Wait – To Be Admitted to Hospital

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Overnight stay in the emergency department and mortality in older patients, JAMA Intern Med 2023 Date: December 18, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Chris Carpenter, Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic. The American College of Emergency Physicians ( ACEP ) held a summit of stakeholders across health care in September of 2023.

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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

EMDocs

Source A Systematic Review With Pairwise and Network Meta-analysis of Closed Reduction Methods for Anterior Shoulder Dislocation. 81,4 (2023): 453-465. 2023 Feb 8;S0140-6736(22)02600-9. 2023 Feb 12. FARES also had the most favorable score for pain during reduction. Annals of emergency medicine vol. 3: New SQuID Game?