Adult Distal Radius Fractures
Figure 15.1 AP and lateral radiographs of a distal radius fracture in a skeletally mature patient What to Ask 1. Are open wounds present (possible open fracture, often from ulnar…
Pediatric Digital and Metacarpal Injuries
Figure 13.1 A small-finger metacarpal fracture in a skeletally immature patient 2. For metacarpal shaft fractures, 10° is acceptable for second and third fingers, while 20° is acceptable for…
Soft Tissue Injuries of the Hand
Figure 11.1 A soft tissue injury of the hand What to Ask 1. What is the mechanism of injury? Sharp/penetrating injuries with lacerations may have wider zones of injury and…
Traction Pin Placement
Figure 10.1 AP and lateral radiographs of traction pin placement including distal femoral (above), calcaneal (middle), and proximal tibial (below)
Basic Fracture Reduction Principles
© 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_9 9. Basic Fracture Reduction Principles Jonathan D. Hodax1 (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
