Fractures Radiology Soft Tissue Injuries 
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.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
AUGUST 10, 2023
This is partly because the hands (including fingers) of children & young people have a tendency to fracture without as much compressive force being applied to the bones when compared with adult hands. Finger injuries caused by fingers being caught in closing doors are extremely common presentations to the paediatric emergency department.
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