Fracture Fridays: Monkey Bars and Elbow Scars
Supracondylar fractures of the humerus occur after a fall onto an outstretched hand in children. Learn about the classification and management in this "Fracture Fridays" post.
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Fracture Fridays: You can dance if you want to
5th metatarsal fractures should be suspected in athletes injuries during a sudden change in direction with the heel off the ground. Most have pain along the lateral edge of the foot, with difficulty weight-bearing.
Fracture Fridays: Keeping up with the Joneses
The Jones fracture is a fracture of the 5th metatarsal. It has a high rate of non-union and you should involve Orthopedics in the near term after managing the injury in the ED.
Fracture Fridays: Why do they call it the “surgical neck” of the humerus if no surgery is needed?
Proximal humerus fractures in children are generally managed non-operatively and have a great prognosis.. Learn about the diagnosis and management in this Fracture Fridays post.
Fracture Fridays: Buckle Up!
What happens when kids jump of things and don't land smoothly? They break things. Sometimes those things are their arms. Learn more about a very common pediatric fracture in this edition of Fracture Fridays.
Fracture Fridays: Pelvic Avulsion Fractures
Pelvic avulsion fractures are an important injury to recognize in adolescents. They present with a 'pop' and pain following a burst of physical activity.
Fracture Fridays: Snapped like a twig
Greenstick fractures are incomplete long bone fractures that are seen in grade school age kids. Learn all about them in - Fracture Fridays: Snapped like a twig
Fracture Fridays: A talus as old as time
You can think of the talus as the "scaphoid of the foot." These fractures can be difficult to diagnose and need immediate Orthopedic consultation in many cases.
Fracture Fridays: Not something I want to Seymour of
You can't miss the Seymour Fracture - a combo of displaced physeal fracture ands nailed laceration that can have significant complications if not diagnosed and managed appropriately.
Fracture Fridays: The worst case of Osgood-Schlatter ever (Re-post)
Avulsion fractures of the tibial tuberosity are super painful - learn more about them in this edition of Fracture Fridays.
Fracture Fridays: Trampoline Fractures
The trampoline fracture is a well known entity that involves the proximal tibia. Learn all about it in this edition of Fracture Fridays.
Fracture Fridays: Separation Anxiety
AC joint separations and sprains are more common than you'd think. And it's always better to be specific with a patent about an injury with your patients other than just saying "you sprained your shoulder."
Fracture Fridays: Is it broken?
This edition of Fracture Fridays delves into a case of a normal X-Ray, but high suspicion for a fracture.
Fracture Fridays: NSAIDs for patients with fractures – Do they delay healing?
Do NSAIDs delay bone healing following fractures? Learn more about this important question in this edition of Fracture Fridays.
Fracture Fridays: BBFF
How much angulation can we tolerate without needing to reduce fractures of the radius and ulna? Find out in this edition of Fracture Fridays.
Fracture Fridays: Olecranon fracture in a pitcher (Re-post)
Learn about another type of elbow fracture encountered in athletes in this edition of Fracture Fridays.
Fracture Fridays: Can’t put a finger on it (Re-post)
Learn how to diagnose and manage the extra-octave fracture of the 5th digit in this edition of Fracture Fridays.
Fracture Fridays: The worst case of Osgood-Schlatter ever
Tibial tuberosity fractures are more rare than patellar dislocations but should not be missed. Learn more in this edition of Fracture Fridays
Fracture Fridays: Pop! Goes the apophysis (Re-post)
Avulsion injuries should be suspected when there is an acute onset of pain during physical activity and point tenderness on exam.
Fracture Fridays: Not what you thought it was
What if you think it is a nursemaid's elbow, but it isn't?
Fracture Fridays: Separation Anxiety (Re-post)
AC joint sprains and separations are seen commonly in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Learn how to assess and manage them in this edition of Fracture Fridays.
Fracture Fridays: Popped patella pandemonium (Re-post)
Learn how to reduce a dislocated patella! It's fun!
Fracture Fridays: A chip off the old bucket handle (Re-post)
Metaphyseal corner fractures in infants are very concerning for child abuse. Seeing one on X-Ray should always prompt a workup for non-accidental trauma.
Fracture Fridays: Crazy cracked clavicle calamaties
The clavicle is the most commonly fractured bone in children. Learn more about it on this Fracture Fridays post.