Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma
Figure 27.1 A compression fracture of the spine demonstrated on a CT scan. Note the low density of the bone on this image, suggestive of osteoporosis Burst fractures are usually…
Pediatric Shoulder Injuries
Figure 23.1 Radiograph of a diaphyseal humerus fracture in a skeletally immature patient 2. Clavicle fractures (see Fig. 23.2): Generally, no reduction maneuver should be performed in the emergency…
Elbow Dislocations
Figure 19.1 Radiographs of acutely dislocated elbows. Note the variety of associated fracture patterns, each of which confers variable resistance to reduction and offers differing degrees of stability after reduction…
Pediatric Wrist and Scaphoid Fractures
Figure 16.1 An oblique radiograph of a “buckle” fracture of the distal radius in a skeletally immature patient Figure 16.2 AP and lateral radiographs of a Salter-Harris II physeal fracture…
Adult Digital and Metacarpal Injuries
Figure 12.1 Radiographs of a fifth metacarpal fracture Figure 12.2 A proximal interphalangeal joint dislocation What to Ask 1. What is the neurovascular exam? 2. Has the patient been…
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Figure 51.1 Representative CT and radiographic images of pediatric ankle fractures What to Ask 1. Are there any open wounds (possible open fracture) or any sites where skin is tenting/threatened?…
Adult Tibial Shaft Fractures
Figure 47.1 Representative radiographs of adult tibial shaft fractures What to Ask 1. Are there any open wounds (open fractures range from <1 cm to near amputation) or any sites…
Patellar Fractures and Extensor Mechanism Injuries
Figure 45.1 Representative AP, lateral, and “sunrise” radiographs of patellar fractures What to Ask 1. Are there any open wounds? Possible traumatic arthrotomy/open fracture? 2. Associated injuries? What…
Patellar Dislocation
© Springer International Publishing AG 2017Jonathan D. Hodax, Adam E. M. Eltorai and Alan H. Daniels (eds.)The Orthopedic Consult Survival Guide10.1007/978-3-319-52347-7_43 43. Patellar Dislocation Jonathan D. Hodax1 (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA …
Pediatric Femur Fractures
Figure 41.1 Representative radiographic images of femur fractures in skeletally immature patients What to Ask 1. Are there any open wounds? 2. Are there any associated injuries? 3….
