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 (..)
Mount Sinai EM
OCTOBER 5, 2023
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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Taming the SRU
MARCH 11, 2024
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%
The Trauma Pro
AUGUST 1, 2023
I wrote about posterior hip dislocation and how to reduce it using the “standard” technique quite some time ago (see link below). The dislocated hip and the knee are both flexed to 90 degrees. The failure occurred due to an intra-articular fragment, and that hip had to be reduced in the operating room.
The Trauma Pro
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Many vertebral fractures can be treated non-operatively. Post-operative bracing after pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar burst fractures: A cost-effectiveness study. And I have never been able to predict which brace my spine colleagues accurately would prescribe for a specific condition or injury. J Clin Neurosci 45:33-39, 2017.
Mount Sinai EM
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Illustration by Yvonne Chow The Lisfranc Injury The lisfranc injury is any disruption of the joint and is a spectrum including ligamentous injury, dislocations and fractures. High energy mechanisms, such as MVCs or falls, are more likely to cause fracture-dislocations. Normal Lisfranc joint and ligament.
Mount Sinai EM
AUGUST 13, 2023
The AAOS states that “Multimodal analgesia incorporating pre-operative nerve blocks is recommended to treat pain after a hip fracture” The Pericapsular Nerve Group Bbock (PENG block) is a novel approach to provide analgesia to the hip joint without affecting the motor function of the quadriceps muscle or altering the sensory exam.
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