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 59

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 59

Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In this main episode podcast we discuss the pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of elbow injuries and answer questions such as: What is an easy way to remember the surgical indications for radial head fractures? Why is it so important to assess for the extensor mechanism on physical exam for patients with olecranon fractures?

Soft Tissue Injuries 52

Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Operations Dislocations 52

Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 24, 2017

There are a whole slew of very important occult knee injuries - those that have a normal or near normal x-ray – that can cause serious morbidity if you miss them, and for the catchall soft tissue injuries there are some subtleties in diagnosis and management that will make a real difference to our patients.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Dislocations Ultrasounds Fractures 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. In pediatrics- consult orthopedics.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 68