Splinting and Casting Techniques
Figure 6.1 Sugar tong splint after padding (left) and application of splint (middle, right) Volar Splint A single slab of splint material is placed on the volar aspect of the…
Rotational Ankle Fractures
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…
Intertrochanteric, Basicervical, and Femoral Neck Fracture in the Geriatric Patient
Figure 38.1 Representative radiographic images of intertrochanteric fractures Figure 38.2 Representative radiographic images of femoral neck fractures What to Ask 1. What is the mechanism of injury? 2. Are…
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…
Cervical Spine Trauma
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…
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?…
