Operations and Soft Tissue Injuries

Elbow Dislocations

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Commentary on an article by Marc Schnetzke, MD, et al.: “Determination of Elbow Laxity in a Sequential Soft-Tissue Injury Model. PMID: 28846302 O’Driscoll SW. How Do Elbows Dislocate?: A Cadaveric Study” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 Apr 4;100(7):e46. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.17.01448. PMID: 29613937 Parvin RW.

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Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 16, 2023

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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Best of AAST 2023 #2: Immediate Postoperative Prosthesis

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Reference: RCT to study the effect of immediate post-operative prosthesis vs. conventional prosthesis on balance & QOL in BK amputees following trauma. Hopefully, this concept will catch on to help patients with this potentially devastating procedure recover more quickly and retain their mental health. AAST 2023, Plenary paper #21.

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Ep 121 Elbow Injuries – Ten Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Management

Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Which often missed soft tissue injuries of the elbow require urgent operative management? The post Ep 121 Elbow Injuries – Ten Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Management appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases. What is a quick easy way to test the peripheral nerves of the upper extremities? and many more.

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Ortho Pearls: Metacarpal Fracture Management

Cook County EM Blog

JUNE 2, 2022

Why it Matters: Fractures of the second through fourth metacarpals should initially be managed by attempting closed reduction with splinting in either a palmar wrist splint or an ulnar gutter splint. If there are no indications for surgery, the patient can be immobilized in a cast for four weeks with good outcomes.

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Theme Park Accidents Due to COVID Understaffing

Medical Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Lack of properly trained ride operators can lead to negligent operation that causes injuries to guests. Concussion and traumatic brain injury. Spinal cord and back injuries. Whiplash and other neck injuries. Soft tissue injuries to muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

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Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Improved Visualization: Video laryngoscopes allow for the use of standard or hyperangulated geometry, essentially allowing the operator to “look around the corner” on an anterior airway. Operators can manipulate the blade with less force to optimize the view, making it easier to identify and navigate the endotracheal tube into the trachea.

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An Insight into Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs)

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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

APRIL 25, 2022

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. Definitive treatment is joint wash out in the Operating Room. Reporting 10/10 pain over the laceration.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 80: Traumatic Arthrotomy

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Functional outcomes Severe soft tissue injuries and damage to the bony structures => poor functional outcomes. Common operator errors Failing to enter joint capsule before injecting STS. When in the joint, you’ll obtain synovial fluid. You can range the joint which may help you see fluid extruding.

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Pediatric Pain

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Neonatal observational scales have been validated in the intensive care and post-operative settings; ED-specific quantitative scales are lacking. CRIES ( Table 1 ) was validated for post-operative patients; to adapt its use for the ED, the most conservative approach is to substitute “preoperative baseline” with normal range for age.

Pediatrics

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EM@3AM: Extensor Tendon Laceration

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

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 2020;8(12):e3278. Published 2020 Dec 21.

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Hand Examination & Pathology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 10, 2023

Soft tissue injuries are also very common and can also occur as children explore the world in younger years often trapping digits in doors and through accidents during play and sporting activities. Source: Fingertip Injuries & Amputations _ Wounds made along the green lines will probably heal on their own.

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Upper Limb Arterial and Nerve Injuries: An Introductory Guide

Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 24, 2025

Common contributing conditions include diabetes and immunocompromise (5,6) Regular medications: Evaluate factors affecting suitability for surgery and wound healing including: Anticoagulants Immunosuppressants Tetanus status Puncture injuries and dirty mechanisms are tetanus-prone wounds. (7) Journal of wound care. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020.05.049.

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Best of AAST 2023 #2: Immediate Postoperative Prosthesis

Ep 121 Elbow Injuries – Ten Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Management

Ortho Pearls: Metacarpal Fracture Management

Theme Park Accidents Due to COVID Understaffing

Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

An Insight into Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs)

Traumatic Arthrotomy

emDOCs Podcast – Episode 80: Traumatic Arthrotomy

Pediatric Pain

EM@3AM: Extensor Tendon Laceration

Hand Examination & Pathology

Upper Limb Arterial and Nerve Injuries: An Introductory Guide

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