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Integrating Principles and Evidence

Integrating Principles and Evidence

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Elbow fracture Dislocations- Case Studies

Courtesy:Saqib Rehman MD   Epidemiology Account for 11–28% of all elbow injuries Posterior dislocation is most common (80–90%) Annual incidence: 6–8 per 100,000 population Simple dislocations: ligamentous injury only Complex dislocations: associated fracture (?50%) Highest incidence: 10–20 years, commonly sports-related Recurrent elbow dislocation is uncommon Anatomy of the Elbow Joint A modified hinge joint with […]

Humerus fracture: Nail Vs Plate

Courtesy: Asif Ilyas, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Program Director, Hand & upper extremity fellowship, Jefferson University Hospital, Rothman Institute Jack Kazanjian, DO, FAOAO, Clin. Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Premier Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Lankenau Medical Center Saqib Rehman, MD, Associate Professor, Director of Orthopaedic Trauma, Temple […]

Olecranon fractures

Courtesy: Saqib Rehman MD Associate Professor Director of Orthopaedic Trauma Temple Unviersity Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA