The Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) teaches the “Combat Extremity Surgical Course” (CESC) to military surgeons prior to deployment. The SOMOS Core Curriculum and Critical Skills List are derived from the CESC objectives and are presented as part of the Orthopaedic Disaster Preparedness and Trauma Care Tool Box initiative. Core Curriculum I. Combat/Disaster Injuries A. Define … Read more
Dr. Brandon Horne and Dr. Benjamin Kam, Lt Col, AF A. Define levels of casualty care from point of injury to definitive care I. Introduction A. Best example of levels of casualty care shown through military medical doctrine 1. levels established on system of echelons ranging from I (self and buddy care) … Read more
– See: – Forearm Flexors – FPL Rupture: – Thumb Tendon Injuries: – Anatomy: – origin: – anterior surface of middle 1/2 of radius; adjacent interosseous membrane and a slip from coronoid process of the ulna or medial epicondyle of … Read more
– See: – FDP Lacerations: – Rupture of FDP – Forearm Flexors – Quadriga – Anatomy: – origin: – upper 3/4 of anterior & medial surfaces of ulna, interosseous membrane and deep fascia of the forearm; – FDP is dorsal to … Read more
– Discussion: – along w/ EDC forms tunnel IV; – Anatomy: – origin: dorsal surface of distal half of ulna; – insertion: index finger and EDC tendon at MCP level; – action: extension of all phalanges of index finger; – nerve: deep radial, C6, C7, C8; … Read more
– Discussion: – may result from complete excision of the flexor digitorum sublimis; – it is especially likely to occur in patients with a hyperextensible PIP joint; – major vinculum exists at the insertion of the sublimis tendon; – when tendon is exised to to its insertion, the vinculum is violated, … Read more
Dr. Brandon Horne Dr. Benjamin Kam I. Stabilize Patient II. Critical Components of Safe Transport of Extremity Wounds A. Cessation of bleeding B. Prevention of further injury 1. stabilization of fractures 2. removal of noxious substances and gross contamination C. Monitoring for limb threatening conditions 1. further blood … Read more
The Disaster Preparedness Toolbox is an educational conduit offering resources to help educate non-military orthopaedic surgeons worldwide in the areas of disaster preparedness and trauma care. Toolbox offerings: Journal – Special themed issues of the Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances exclusively devoted to disaster preparedness and trauma care. Online Textbook – Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedic Surgery contains … Read more