– Discussion: – mechanism of injury: – distinguish between high velocity injuries verus low velocity injuries (as this reflects incidence of vascular and nerve injuries); – w/ low-velocity knee dislocations occurance of vascular injury is about 5% and nerve injury is about … Read more
– Discussion: – trapezius and serratius anterior stabilize scapular base from which the arm operates; – trapezius, which arises from spinous processes of cervical and thoracic vertebrae & inserts on spine of scapula and acromion, is innervated by spinal accessory nerve and branches from third … Read more
(see also: – Trauma Workup; Open Frx; Frx Healing; AO Foundation; ON FRACTURES by Hippocrates.) Acetabular Fracture Ankle Fractures Barton’s Fracture: Dorsal Barton’s Fracture Volar Barton’s Fracture Bennet’s Fracture Both Bone Forearm Frx Boxer’s Frx Burst Fractures (of spine) Calcaneus, Frx Capitulum Fractures Chauffeur’s Fracture Chance Fracture Clavicle Fracture Colles Fracture Compression Frx (Spinal) Condylar … Read more
– Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – ACLS – Iowa Family Practice Handbook – AHCPR Guidelines – eMedicine Online Text – Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Assessment of Perfusion/Shock: damage control orthopaedics – blood pressure (systolic), heart rate, urine output (30 mL/hr) body temperature; – labs: … Read more
I. Combat/Disaster Injuries II. Battlefield/Austere Environment Trauma Systems III. Extremity Soft Tissue Care and Amputation in an Austere Environment – ATLS Assessment: (General Approach to Trauma) – ref: Evolution and Development of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Protocol: A Historical Perspective – airway protection: – anesthesia menu: virtual anesthesia textbook / intubation menu – anesthesia consideration for … Read more
– See: – Associated Transverse & Posterior Wall Fracture – T Shaped Fractures – AO Foundation Transverse Fracture – Discussion: – transverse frxs extend across both the anterior and posterior columns; – frx divides the innominate bone into superior segment containing acetabular roof … Read more
– Discussion: – rupture of transverse ligament is destabilizing injury that can occur in isolation or with atlantoaxial subluxation or an atlas fracture; – transverse ligament is primary restraint to anterior translation of atlas in relation to the lower cervical … Read more
– Discussion: – relatively short lived acute inflammatory process; – usually seen in boys aged 2 to 10 years; – frequently follows an upper respiratory tract infection; – most common cause of painful hips in childhood; – is a diagnosis of exclusion; – … Read more
– See: Trans-scaphoid Perilunar Dislocation – Discussion: – occurs as oblique frx through radial styloid, extending thru scapholunate ligament and around the lunate, through the triquetral attachments; – due to the radiocapitate ligament, the fractured styloid process migrates with the distal carpal row; – because styloid is held by radiolunate … Read more
– Discussion: – upper trunk brachial plexus injuries are common football tackling injuries, which may be refered to as “stingers;”; – named for temporary sensation that radiates from the shoulder to the hand; – most often involves C5 and C6 nerve roots, which make up the upper trunk of the brachial plexus … Read more