The Hip book

Transverse fractures – K Wire Insertion

Untitled Document Fractures Joints Muscles Nerves Trauma Medications Medical Topics Lab Tests Ortho Menu: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y   Important Safety Information LOVENOX® (enoxaparin sodium injection) cannot be used interchangeably with other low-molecular-weight heparins … Read more

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Untitled Document Duke Orthopaedics presents Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics Site Index A – Z Search Site by Word Home Contact Us My Account Welcome to Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics. This textbook was derived from a variety of sources, including journal articles, national meetings, lectures, and other textbooks. Under no circumstances should this material supervene the … Read more

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Untitled Document Duke Orthopaedics presents Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics Site Index A – Z Search Site by Word Home Contact Us My Account   Welcome to Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics. This textbook was derived from a variety of sources, including journal articles, national meetings, lectures, and other textbooks. Under no circumstances should this material supervene … Read more

References: XARELTO (rivaroxaban)

NICE recommends rivaroxaban (XARELTO®) to prevent blood clots in people who have had a heart attack – NICE 3/25/15 Bayer discloses encouraging data on anticoagulant XARELTO® Bayer happy with rivaroxaban (XARELTO®) trial results Efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban versus low-molecular-weight heparin therapy in patients with lower limb fractures. A non-interventional comparison of rivaroxaban with standard … Read more

Work Up for Pelvic Fracture

– Trauma Management:     – damage control resusitation             – ref:  Damage-Control Orthopedics Versus Early Total Care in the Treatment of Borderline High-Energy Pelvic Fractures     – fluid management             – hypotension is associated with an increased risk of mortality, ARDS, and multiple organ failure;             – IV access is secured with at least … Read more

Work Up and Treatment of Acetabular Frx

– See: Trauma Menu – Discussion:     – note that with acetabular fracture associated with major trauma that there will be 50% chance of            at least one other major injury;            – neuro and head injury (see Glasgow)            – abdominal and chest injury (pulmonary … Read more