Key Concepts A hip dislocation is an orthopedic emergency. The likelihood of avascular necrosis (AVN) is related to both the initial degree of trauma and the amount of time the femoral head remains out of joint. Reduction of the hip…
Key Concepts The most serious pelvic ring injuries caused by high-energy impact are (1) anteroposterior compression fractures (“open-book” fracture), (2) vertical shear fractures, and (3) fractures involving significant displacement. These injuries are associated with major blood loss and transfusion requirements.…
Emergency physicians encounter patients with dental pain, facial lacerations, and other injuries of the head on a regular basis. The assessment of these injuries can be both time consuming and painful. Thankfully, regional anesthesia for these conditions is easy to…