Traction Pin Placement
Figure 10.1 AP and lateral radiographs of traction pin placement including distal femoral (above), calcaneal (middle), and proximal tibial (below)
Hematoma Block
© 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_8 8. Hematoma Block Jonathan D. Hodax1 (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA …
Open Fractures
Figure 2.1 Example of an open fracture presenting to our emergency department Evaluation 1. Thorough neurovascular exam: Any fracture high enough injury to break the skin should be thoroughly examined…
Joint Aspiration and Injection
© 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_7 7. Joint Aspiration and Injection Jonathan D. Hodax1 (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA…
Penetrating Trauma
Figure 4.1 Examples of penetrating trauma (in these cases low-velocity gunshot wounds) Evaluation 1. A thorough neurovascular exam: The zone of injury of a bullet wound is defined by the…
The Polytrauma Patient
Figure 1.1 Radiographic examples of polytrauma patients Evaluation 1. Thorough neurovascular exam of all extremities: These patients have a high rate of missed injury, both due to distracting injuries and…
High-Energy Trauma
Figure 3.1 Examples of high-energy trauma Evaluation 1. Thorough neurovascular examination of all extremities: These patients have a high rate of missed injury, both due to distracting injuries and because…
Never-Miss Conditions
© 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_5 5. Never-Miss Conditions Jonathan D. Hodax1 (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA …
Imaging of the Carpal Tunnel and Median Nerve
Fig. 8.1 Carpal tunnel view radiograph —normal anatomy; P pisiform, H hamate, C capitate, S scaphoid, T trapezium Fig. 8.2 Carpal tunnel view radiograph —fracture at the base of the…
Neuroma in Continuity
Fig. 17.1 (a) Schematic representation of the cross-section of a normal peripheral nerve showing the connective tissue and nerve tissue components. (b) The cross-section of the peripheral nerve demonstrates a…
