High-risk pediatric orthopedic pitfalls

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
Jennifer C LaineMohammad Diab

Abstract

Pediatric patients often present to the emergency department with orthopedic pathology that can challenge the emergency department physician. This article focuses on key diagnoses that are frequently mismanaged. These diagnoses require specific knowledge to execute appropriate treatment. Pediatric fractures, compartmental syndrome, bone and joint infection, limp and non-accidental trauma are reviewed. Approach to the workup of these patients and treatment algorithms are discussed.

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May 27, 2010·Pediatric Emergency Care·Muhammad WaseemHusayn Al-Husayni
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