Emergency medicine clinics of North America
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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2000
ReviewEmergency department evaluation and treatment of hip and thigh injuries.
This article reviews the clinical and diagnostic evaluation of patients with injuries to the hip and thigh. The history and physical examination, appropriate imaging strategies, complications and associated injuries, analgesia, treatment, and appropriate patient disposition are emphasized.
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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2000
ReviewEmergency department evaluation and treatment of pelvic fractures.
Pelvic fractures are associated with a high morbidity and mortality rate. This article reviews the anatomy of the pelvis, discusses fracture patterns commonly seen in patients with an injured pelvis, and proposes a new method of classifying pelvic fractures based on potential associated injuries. Finally, algorithms for the management of hemodynamically stable and unstable patients with pelvic fractures are presented.
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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2000
ReviewSystemic analgesia and sedation in managing orthopedic emergencies.
Many potent agents have become available in the emergency department for providing systemic analgesia and sedation for painful orthopedic procedures. This article details the pharmacology and principles of systemic analgesia and sedation, which will help the emergency physician provide maximal patient comfort with minimal complications during painful procedures. The use of an appropriate agent in these situations will optimize the outcome of the procedure itself and result in greater patient satisfaction.
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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2000
ReviewEmergency department evaluation and treatment of ankle and foot injuries.
Ankle and foot injuries are among the most common sports injuries and extremity complaints presenting to the emergency department. Although generally benign, some of these injuries have prolonged morbidity. This article reviews the anatomy of the foot and ankle and examines the approach and therapy for common types of injuries.
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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2000
ReviewEmergency department evaluation and treatment of knee and leg injuries.
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the human body, and, largely because of athletic injuries, they are increasing in frequency in the United States. This article provides a brief overview of knee anatomy, examines radiographic imaging techniques and arthrocentesis of the knee, and discusses injuries specific to the knee. An overview of leg anatomy is also presented, along with discussions of specific fractures common to the leg.