Upper extremity orthopedic trauma

Moira Davenport; Tamara A. Scerpella

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511975769.017

Upper extremity orthopedic trauma

Moira Davenport
, Tamara A. Scerpella

Orthopedic Surgery

Upstate Medical University

Drexel University
West Penn Allegheny Health System

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Abstract

Fractures and dislocations of the upper extremity are commonly seen in the emergency department (ED). Although the mechanisms vary, a fall on the outstretched hand (FOOSH) is responsible for many of these injuries, as forces are transmitted proximally from the point of impact along the entire length of the extremity. Early diagnosis and proper management may help prevent long-term adverse sequelae. To achieve optimal outcomes, emergency physicians should be familiar with current management concepts for upper extremity bony trauma.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Trauma
Subtitle of host publication	A Comprehensive Emergency Medicine Approach
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Pages	272-304
Number of pages	33
ISBN (Electronic)	9780511975769
ISBN (Print)	9780521870573
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511975769.017
State	Published - Jan 1 2011

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