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How to Accurately Determine the Severity of Neurological Impairment

21 DETERMINING THE SEVERITY OF NEUROLOGICAL INVOLVEMENT It is helpful to record the extent of any neurological impairment, and the Frankel …

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Avoid Splitting of the Radial: Master Aftercare to Prevent Wrist Complications

32 Aftercare (a): The patient is seen the next day and the fingers examined for adequacy of the circulation and the degree of swelling (1).…

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Colles Fractures: Epidemiology, Surgical Anatomy, and Biomechanics

Explore Colles fractures: epidemiology, common mechanisms like FOOSH, characteristic dinner fork deformity, and key surgical anatomy. Under…

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Clavicle Fractures: Unraveling Girdle and Humerus Injuries

1 Clavicular injuries: mechanism of injury : Most (94%) clavicular injuries result from a direct blow on the point of the shoulder, general…

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Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Anatomy, Neurological Assessment & Clinical Implications

Explore cervical spinal cord injury epidemiology, detailed surgical anatomy of vertebrae, ligaments, cord, and nerve roots. Learn about vas…

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Spinal Trauma: Comprehensive Management, Anatomy, & Biomechanics

Explore comprehensive spinal trauma management, emphasizing neurological preservation, stability, and precise injury assessment. Delve into…

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Unlocking Faster Healing: Internal Fixation Devices Explained

FACTORS AFFECTING THE RATE OF HEALING OF A FRACTURE 1 TYPE OF BONE Cancellous bone (spongy bone) Healing in cancellous bone is generally we…

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Diagnosis of Fractures: Essential Steps for Effective Treatment

11 Palpation The sharp edge of a fracture may be palpable. Note also the presence of localised oedema. This is a particularly useful sign o…

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The Critical Significance of Hairline Fractures: Don't Overlook Them

Fracture patterns and their significance: Hair-line fractures 12 Pathological fractures (b): Pathological fractures may also occur at the s…

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Serious Complications of Fractures You Need to Know

COMPLICATIONS OF FRACTURES Complications which may occur in a patient who has suffered a fracture or dislocation may be grouped in the foll…

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Orthopedic Fractures: Pathology, Healing, Anatomy & Biomechanics

Delve into orthopedic fracture pathology, covering classification (open/closed), global epidemiology, bone structure, vascularity, and biom…

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Unlock Perfect Reduction: Key Techniques in Fracture Management

1 Closed reduction of fractures: Basic techniques (a): The direction and magnitude of the causal force (1) and the deformity (2) are relate…

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