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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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