The Emergent Evaluation and Treatment of Elbow and Forearm Injuries - 19/11/19
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This article provides an updated review of the emergent evalution and treatment of elbow and forearm injuries in the emergency department. Clinically necessary imaging is discussed. Common and uncommon injuries of the elbow and forearm are reviewed with an emphasis on early recognition, efficient management, and avoidance of complications. The astute emergency physician will rely on a focused history and precise examination, applied anatomic knowledge, and strong radiographic interpretative skills to avoid missed injuries and complications.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Elbow injury, Elbow dislocation, Radial head fractures, Olecranon fractures, Monteggia, Galeazzi, Essex-lopresti, Tendon ruptures
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Disclosure Statement: Neither author has a financial conflict of interest with this article or any of the content within the article. Neither received any funding for their participation in this project or in any research related to the content of the article. |
Vol 38 - N° 1
P. 81-102 - février 2020 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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