Articles Tagged With: Orthopedics
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Major Orthopedic Trauma
Major orthopedic trauma is a common issue for the emergency medicine provider. Being able to make a timely diagnosis and optimize care improves patient outcomes.
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Identifying Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries
Cervical trauma in pediatrics is fortunately uncommon, but associated with significant morbidity. Early recognition and timely management are essential to optimize the child's outcome. Balanced against this is the need to minimize unnecessary radiation in young children. The authors comprehensively review identifying pediatric cervical spine injuries.
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Managing Lower Extremity Sports Injuries
Musculoskeletal injuries are common in pediatric patients. It is important to recognize the difference between pediatric and adult injury patterns to optimize management. The authors focus on the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of acute pediatric sports-related lower extremity injuries in the emergency department.
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Orthopedic Surgeons Say ‘Open-Label’ Placebos Are Ethical, Yet Few Use Them
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Orthopedic Excitement in 2021
It is critical to secure commitment from surgeons before investing time and money in preparing facilities for newly approved procedures. Surgeons can provide valuable input on equipment needs. Be aggressive, but be smart.
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Pediatric Bony Knee Injuries
Pediatric knee injuries are common and seen frequently in the emergency department. The injuries range from minor to significant, but all have the potential to affect the patient's future participation in athletics — as well as normal childhood, and then adult, activities. The authors comprehensively cover pediatric bony knee injuries, including diagnostic testing, management, and referrals.
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Claims Allege ED Failed to Diagnose Fracture; Cases Feature Similar Fact Patterns
Orthopedists were the most frequently named specialty in fracture-related malpractice lawsuits, according to the authors of an analysis of claims occurring from 1988 to 2015.
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Common Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic injuries are a common reason for emergency department (ED) visits. Orthopedic injuries should be diagnosed promptly and accurately and treated to optimize the outcome.
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Pre-Surgery Optimization Clinic Supports Patients at High Risk for Complications
PinnacleHealth in Harrisburg, PA, is opening its PinnacleHealth Surgery Optimization Clinic to all high-risk orthopedic surgery patients, followed by high-risk surgical patients in other service lines by year’s end.
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Special Feature: Dislocation of the Carpometacarpal Joints