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Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children

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. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment.

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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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Ortho Pearls: Metacarpal Fracture Management

Cook County EM Blog

Patient Course: Radiographs demonstrated a displaced, comminuted midshaft fracture of the fourth metacarpal. Orthopedic surgery saw the patient in clinic two weeks later, and given the irreducible fracture, the patient underwent open reduction and percutaneous pinning the next day. Metacarpal fractures: treatment and complications.

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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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Theme Park Accidents Due to COVID Understaffing

Medical Law

Lack of properly trained ride operators can lead to negligent operation that causes injuries to guests. Common theme park injuries include: Fractured bones. Concussion and traumatic brain injury. Spinal cord and back injuries. Whiplash and other neck injuries. Drowning on water rides.

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An Insight into Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs)

Mind The Bleep

Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR) is an umbrella organisation, with teams the final decider of how they operate. On the severest end of the spectrum, polytrauma was encountered in 7%, and concerns over a spinal injury in 7%. Team equipment, procedures, training schedules/frequency, and skill mix vary between teams greatly.

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Traumatic Arthrotomy

Northwestern EM Blog

What are the next best steps for evaluation and treatment of his injury? Figure 1: Knee laceration Background Traumatic arthrotomy is defined as a soft tissue injury over a joint that penetrates the joint space. X - ray : Many times, next step will be to get an X-ray to look for associated fractures.