shoulder dislocation Archives - Emergency Medicine Cases

EM Quick Hits 21 TXA in GI Bleed, Pediatric DKA, POCUS for Shoulder Dislocations, Lisfranc Injuries, Dexamethasone for COVID Pneumonia, Consultation Tips

Salim Rezaie on HALT-IT trial for TXA in unstable GI bleed, Sarah Reid on pediatric DKA update in fluid management and cerebral edema, Hans Rosenberg on POCUS in shoulder dislocations via CJEM, Arun Sayal on Lisfranc injury pearls and pitfalls, Justin Morgenstern on RECOVERY Trial for Dexamethasone in COVID pneumonia, Walter Himmel on getting what you need from consultants...

By Anton Helman|2022-03-30T13:56:54-04:00August 11th, 2020|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Respirology|Tags: consulting, COVID-19, dexamethasone, GI bleed, HALT-IT, Lisfranc, pediatric DKA, pneumonia, POCUS, shoulder dislocation, tranexamic acid, TXA|0 Comments

Ep 135 Commonly Missed or Mismanaged Shoulder Injuries – Approach and Glenohumeral Dislocations

Dr. Arun Sayal and Dr. Dale Dantzer answer questions such as: How do we know we have adequate shoulder x-ray views? How can we best remember the differential diagnosis of an orthopedic extremity emergency with a normal x-ray? What is the quickest and best way to test neurologic status of patients with shoulder injuries? Why is axillary view of the shoulder so valuable? What is the biggest myth when it comes to the mechanism of injury for posterior glenohumeral shoulder dislocations? What physical exam maneuvers increase suspicion for posterior glenohumeral dislocation? What are the subtle findings on x-ray we should look for in patients with suspected posterior glenohumeral dislocation? What is the preferred first line reduction technique for posterior shoulder dislocation? What are the most common and consequential pitfalls in the management of anterior shoulder dislocations? and many more...

By Anton Helman|2023-02-06T13:07:43-05:00February 11th, 2020|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Medical Specialty, Orthopaedics, Uncategorized|Tags: Axillary view, Cunningham technique, Dr. Arun Sayal, glenohumeral dislocation, posterior shoulder dislocation, shoulder dislocation|1 Comment

Episode 1: Occult Fractures and Dislocations

Dr. Arun Sayal and Dr. Natalie Mamen discuss the key diagnostic considerations in commonly missed occult fractures and dislocations. They review the indications and controversies for the use of Bone Scan, CT and MRI in occult fractures and dislocations and give you some great clinical pearls to use on your next shift. Missed occult fractures and dislocations, in general, may result in significant morbidity for the patient and law suites for you. Six cases are presented in this episode, ranging from common scaphoid fractures to rarer dislocations. Dr. Sayal & Dr. Mamen answer questions such as: Which fractures can mimic ankle sprains and how do you avoid missing them? What are the most reliable signs of scaphoid fracture? In which occult orthopaedic injuries should we anticipate limb threatening ischemia? Which is better to diagnose occult fractures - MRI or CT? Which calcaneus fractures require surgery and which ones can be managed conservatively? and many more......

By Anton Helman|2021-03-31T13:46:18-04:00March 8th, 2010|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Orthopaedics|Tags: ankle sprain, Aran Sayal, bone scan, calcaneus fracture, hip fracture, MRI, ottawa ankle rules, scaphoid fracture, shoulder dislocation, snowboarder's fracture|1 Comment