Acetabular Fractures
Figure 35.1 Representative CT and radiographic images of acetabular fractures What to Ask 1. Are there any concomitant injuries? Hip dislocations require emergent intervention. 2. Does the patient have…
Vertical Shear Pelvic Injuries
Figure 33.1 Representative AP radiograph of a vertical sheer-type pelvis fracture. Note the asymmetry of the pubic symphysis anteriorly and of the SI joints posteriorly What to Ask 1. What…
Lateral Compression Pelvic Fractures
© 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_32 32. Lateral Compression Pelvic Fractures Joey P. Johnson1 (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA…
Anterior-Posterior Pelvic Fractures
Figure 31.1 AP pelvis radiographs of a male patient with an anterior compression grade 3 injury before and after application of a pelvic binder and a representative CT image of…
Sacral Fractures
© 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_30 30. Sacral Fractures J. Mason DePasse1 (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA …
Spinal Epidural Abscess
© 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_29 29. Spinal Epidural Abscess J. Mason DePasse1 (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA …
Lumbar Stenosis and Cauda Equina Syndrome
Figure 28.1 A midsagittal MRI image demonstrating severe narrowing at L2–L3 2. CT myelogram is required if the patient cannot undergo MRI (e.g., pacemaker). Effective Communication 1. Neurologic…
Cervical Stenosis and Central Cord Syndrome
Figure 26.1 Mid-sagittal T2-weighted MRI image of a patient with severe cervical stenosis 2. CT of the cervical spine if concern for central cord syndrome after seemingly minor trauma…
Clavicle Fractures and Dissociations
Figure 24.1 Radiographs of middle and lateral third clavicle fractures What to Ask 1. Are there any open wounds or skin that is tented or threatened? 2. Are there…
Glenohumeral Dislocation
Figure 22.1 Radiographs of a glenohumeral dislocation. As discussed, it is essential to always examine X-rays for associated fractures, which can help in determining the risk for future instability events…
