Basics of Splint and Cast Application
Basics of Splint and Cast Application GENERAL PRINCIPLES Splint versus Cast In many situations, there are both splinting and casting options that will be effective in immobilizing the desired portion…
The Knee and Leg
The Knee and Leg INJECTIONS AND ASPIRATIONS Intra-articular Knee Injection/Aspiration Indication Intra-articular positioning of a needle allows the physician the ability to obtain synovial fluid for analysis, provide local anesthesia…
The Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh
The Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh INJECTIONS AND ASPIRATIONS Intra-articular Hip Injection/Aspiration Indication Intra-articular positioning of a needle is useful for aspirating fluid for laboratory analysis, injecting arthrogram dye, and medication…
The Elbow and Forearm
The Elbow and Forearm INJECTIONS AND ASPIRATIONS Elbow Joint Injection Indication The intraarticular placement of a needle in the elbow joint allows for diagnostic aspiration, anesthesia for reduction maneuvers and…
The Shoulder and Arm
The Shoulder and Arm INJECTIONS AND ASPIRATIONS Glenohumeral Injection: Anterior Approach Indication The intraarticular placement of a needle in the glenohumeral joint allows for diagnostic aspiration, anesthesia for reduction maneuvers,…
Auricular Hematomas
Auricular Hematomas Steven K. Poon, MD, CAQSM Kimberly G. Harmon, MD BASICS ALERT Failure to diagnose and promptly treat this condition with evacuation of the hematoma may lead to permanent…
Atlantoaxial Instability
Atlantoaxial Instability Rebecca L. Carl, MD, MSCI BASICS DESCRIPTION Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) is the term for increased motion at the joint between the 1st and 2nd cervical vertebrae (the atlas…
Athletic Heart Syndrome
Athletic Heart Syndrome Evan D. Perez, MD Daniel Murphy, MD, FAAFP Justin M. Wright, MD, CAQSM BASICS DESCRIPTION A benign condition consisting of physiologic adaptations to increased cardiac workload. Primary…
