Elastic nailing of paediatric forearm fractures
, February 07, 2002
Elastic nailing of paediatric forearm fractures
Matthias Kalkum
Tirschenreuth, Germany
Case Presentation
A 12 year old boy sustains a dislocated fracture of the…
Initial Assessment of Spinal Injury
Spinal injury assessment and clearance
, April 01, 2002
Introduction
The diagnosis of an unstable spinal injury and its subsequent management can be difficult, and a missed spine injury can have devastating long-term consequences. Spinal column injury must therefore…
Anesthesia for Cervical Spine Injury
Anaesthetic Techniques for cervical spine injury
, November 25, 2006
Georges Desjardins, MD FRCPC
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Miami, Miami, FL
Introduction
Anesthesiologists are often involved in the initial resuscitation and management of trauma victims with possible cervical…
The Ideal Pelvic Binder
What's important in a pelvic binder?
, April 17, 2008
Pelvic binders have replaced external fixation for the immediate stablization of pelvic ring fractures. This article describes the features to look for, and avoid, in choosing a pelvic binder.
Management of Exsanguinating Pelvis Injuries
An algorithm for the management of exsanguinating pelvic trauma
, May 20, 2008
Severe pelvic injuries associated with disruption of pelvic vasculature carry an extremely high mortality. A directed approach to management can significantly improve survival in this critical patient group.
Standards for the management of open fractures of the lower limb
BOAST Guidelines from the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Association of Plastic & Aesthetic Surgeons
, February 06, 2010
New comprehensive, evidence based guidelines on the management of open fractures should lead to reorganisation of service delivery and a more comprehensive approach to these potentially catastrophic injuries.
