Rotational Ankle Fractures

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Figure 50.1 Representative AP and lateral radiographic images of rotational ankle fractures What to Ask 1. Are there any open wounds (possible open fracture) or threatened skin?   2. Is…

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Cervical Spine Trauma

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Figure 25.1 CT image demonstrating rotational instability of C1 on C2 Figure 25.2 CT image demonstrating a spinous process fracture in the cervical spine   2. Ensure collar in place…

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Pediatric Shoulder Injuries

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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…

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Elbow Dislocations

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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…

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Pediatric Ankle Fractures

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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?…

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