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Elbow Dislocations

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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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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 80: Traumatic Arthrotomy

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Functional outcomes Severe soft tissue injuries and damage to the bony structures => poor functional outcomes. In pediatrics- consult orthopedics. Hip – There are no studies available that discuss the use of SLT at the hip. piperacillin/tazobactam) or gentamicin.