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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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Fix that jaw drop: mandible dislocation management

Mount Sinai EM

Let’s talk about mandible dislocations & how we can reduce them. First, we need to take a look at the mandible anatomy – can refer back to this as we discuss mandible dislocation: So how does the mandible dislocate (also called temporomandibular joint dislocation)? Iatrogenic : ex.

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Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Evaluating the limping child , though, requires us to ponder not only the common (ex, Toddler’s Fracture ), but also to be vigilant for the severe (ex, Septic Arthritis ). Mechanism of dislocation : [ Horan, 2006 ] Typically, the injury occurs when: The Knee is in Flexion and The Foot is rotated and plantar flexed.

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Sound Waves for Shoulder Dislocations

Taming the SRU

Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) for shoulder dislocations and reductions in the emergency department: a diagnostic randomised control trial (RCT). BACKGROUND Shoulder injury and dislocations are common reasons for patients to present to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation. 39, 655–661 (2022).

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Consultant Corner: Acute Management of the Dislocated Knee

Taming the SRU

Acute knee dislocations are rare orthopedic injuries that have high morbidity and need to be recognized quickly by the emergency physician; if unrecognized or inadequately treated, these injuries can lead to vascular and limb compromise (1,2). Knee dislocations make up less than 0.5% Knee dislocations make up less than 0.5%

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Ep 179 Hand Injuries – Finger Tip Injuries, Jersey Finger, PIP Dislocations, Metacarpal Fractures, Thumb Injuries, Tendon Lacerations

Emergency Medicine Cases

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Traumatic Lens Dislocation Identified on Ocular Ultrasound

Cook County EM Blog

On point-of-care ocular ultrasound of the affected eye using the linear probe a round, mobile structure was noted in the posterior chamber with an absence of the lens in its typical position, consistent with posterior lens dislocation. In this case, ophthalmology was consulted for lens dislocation. and a sensitivity of 96.8% (2).