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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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Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2013;133(5):635-640.23443527 The post Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment.

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EM@3AM: Extensor Tendon Laceration

EMDocs

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Answer : Extensor tendon laceration Epidemiology: Hand extensor injuries make up >25% of orthopedic soft tissue injuries 2, 3 Common in young men in manual labor Dominant hand more likely to be injured 4 2012 study on 86 patients reported 83% men with a mean age of 34.2

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REBEL Core Cast 131.0 – Traumatic Arthrotomy

RebelEM

vancomycin) If significant soft tissue injury, add gram negative coverage like late generation cephalosporin, extended-spectrum penicillin, or aminoglycoside (i.e. vancomycin) If significant soft tissue injury, add gram negative coverage like late generation cephalosporin, extended-spectrum penicillin, or aminoglycoside (i.e.

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Ep 121 Elbow Injuries – Ten Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Management

Emergency Medicine Cases

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?

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Mastering Minor Care: Paronychia and Felon

Taming the SRU

Before definitive management, X-rays of the affected finger should be considered, especially in cases where there is suspicion for a foreign body or clinical concern for associated fracture, osteomyelitis, or necrotizing soft tissue infection [17]. Soft-tissue injuries of the fingertip: methods of evaluation and treatment.

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Episode 91 Occult Knee Injuries Pearls and Pitfalls

Emergency Medicine Cases

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.