Fracture, Rib: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Fracture, Rib: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Tags: Emergency, Fracture, Emergency Medicine, Trauma
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 1:56 pm By:
Simple rib fractures are the most common injury sustained following blunt chest trauma. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ciOffR
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mdlinx.com — “Acute pain management of patients with multiple fractured ribs: a focus on regional techniques” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Acute pain management of patients with multiple fractured ribs: a focus on regional techniques: Current Opin... http://bit.ly/pPF8AF #ER
Fracture, Tibia and Fibula: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lower leg fractures include fractures of the tibia and fibula. Of these two bones, the tibia is the only weightbearing bone. Fractures of the tibia generally are associated with fibula fracture, because the force is transmitted ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 2:03 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Fractures of the tibia are the most common long bone fractures. More on tibia and fibula fractures. http://bit.ly/9hKcsM
Fracture, Mandible: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hippocrates described an array of facial injuries as long ago as 400 BCE. In 1823, von Graeffe described the use of an elastic tube placed in the nares to maintain an open airway. During the early ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 2:03 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
The mandible is the third most fractured bone of the face. Learn more about mandible fractures. http://bit.ly/bJg8U7
Fracture, Wrist: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The wrist is the most commonly injured region of the upper extremity. Fractures of the distal radius and ulna account for three fourths of wrist injuries. The carpal bones themselves are injured much less frequently but ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 2:01 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
The wrist is the most commonly injured region of the arm. Patients aged 6-10 and 60-69 are most susceptible. Learn more.http://bit.ly/9JvMxu
Fracture, Orbital: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Orbit is composed of 7 facial bones: frontal, zygoma, maxilla, lacrimal, ethmoid, sphenoid and palatine. Superior orbital ridge and upper medial orbital ridge are part of the frontal bone.Lateral orbital rim is part of the zygoma.Inferior ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 1:58 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Orbital fractures are the result of trauma, and injury to the eye must be assessed. More on orbital fractures. http://bit.ly/9Aq5Ol
Fracture, Humerus: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In evaluating humerus injuries, being able to classify the fracture and if necessary, reduce, immobilize, and know when to seek orthopedic consultation is important.Eighty percent of proximal humerus fractures are nondisplaced or minimally displaced, and therefore, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 1:56 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
80% of proximal humerus fractures are nondisplaced/minimally displaced, and therefore, can be managed nonoperatively. http://bit.ly/cRXuIx
Fracture, Knee: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fractures of the knee include fractures of the patella, femoral condyles, tibial eminence, tibial tuberosity, and tibial plateau. Direct and indirect forces can cause these fractures. Frequency United States Patellar and tibial plateau fractures each account ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 1:52 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Direct or indirect force can cause fractures of the knee, which account for 1% of all bone fractures. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aw9LOZ
Fracture, Sternal: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sternal fractures were once thought to be high-morbidity injuries, with a mortality rate of 25-45% from associated injuries. Recent literature reveals that the morbidity rate may be lower, yet caution is warranted when evaluating and treating ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 1:51 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Sternal fractures were once thought to be high-morbidity injuries, with a mortality rate of 25-45%. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ayC3sr
Fracture, Frontal: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hippocrates described an array of facial injuries as long ago as 400 BC. In 1823, von Graeffe described an elastic tube placed in the nose to maintain an open airway. During the early 20th century, Sir ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 1:49 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
The amount of force needed to fracture different bones of the face has been studied. More on frontal fractures. http://bit.ly/b9iKMX
Fracture, Elbow: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Elbow fractures are commonly encountered in the acute care setting. Injury patterns for children and adults are quite different. Fractures of the elbow include extra-articular and intra-articular fractures. Extra-articular fractures include intercondylar fractures, supracondylar fractures, epicondylar ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 3:15 am By:
Elbow fractures are commonly encountered in the acute care setting. Learn more about elbow fractures. http://bit.ly/cWwCiS
Fracture, Clavicle: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The clavicle is an oblong bone that connects the shoulder girdle to the trunk. It provides support and mobility for upper extremity function. Clavicle fractures account for 5% of all fractures and nearly half of significant ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 3:14 am By:
Clavicle fractures account for 5% of all fractures and nearly half of significant injuries to the shoulder girdle. http://bit.ly/awZZEM
Fracture, Forearm: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The forearm, which consists of the radius and ulna, is essentially 2 conelike structures in parallel that are connected at their proximal and distal ends by joint capsules and along their shafts by a fibrous interosseus ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 3:13 am By:
Postmenopausal women have a higher rate of forearm fractures than other adults. Learn more about forearm fractures. http://bit.ly/93dwv2
Fracture, Ankle: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ankle fractures refer to fractures of the distal tibia, distal fibula, talus, and calcaneus. The ankle joint is composed of 2 joints: the true ankle joint and the subtalar joint.The true ankle joint contains the tibia ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 3:12 am By:
Ankle fractures refer to fractures of the distal tibia, distal fibula, talus, and calcaneus. More on ankle fractures. http://bit.ly/cbhgIJ
Fracture, Face: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In approximately 400 BC, Hippocrates provided the first description of a variety of facial injuries. Rene Le Fort used cadaver studies in 1900 to provide detailed descriptions of 3 basic types of facial fracture. Endotracheal anesthesia ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 3:10 am By:
Maxillofacial (face) fractures result from blunt or penetrating trauma. Learn more about causes. http://bit.ly/9RakFC
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