Management of Plantar Puncture Wounds
Management of Plantar Puncture Wounds Hazel Guinto-Ocampo Introduction The feet are the most common site for puncture wounds (1). The vast majority of plantar puncture wounds are caused by nails…
Use of Tissue Adhesives in Laceration Repair
Use of Tissue Adhesives in Laceration Repair Judd E. Hollander Introduction Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives are liquid monomers that polymerize into a stable bond when they come into contact with wounds….
Laceration Repair with Sutures, Staples, and Wound Closure Tapes
Laceration Repair with Sutures, Staples, and Wound Closure Tapes Robert McNamara Michael DeAngelis Introduction A laceration is a traumatic tear or opening in the skin surface. The goal of laceration…
General Wound Management
General Wound Management James M. Callahan M. Douglas Baker Introduction Traumatic injuries are commonly encountered in pediatric patients. Ten million patients present to emergency departments (EDs) in the United States…
Reduction of Common Joint Dislocations and Subluxations
Reduction of Common Joint Dislocations and Subluxations Frederick C. Johnson Pamela J. Okada Introduction Extremity injuries are a common reason for children to visit the emergency department (ED). When a…
Approach to Fractures with Neurovascular Compromise
Approach to Fractures with Neurovascular Compromise Scott H. Freedman Brent R. King Introduction Neurovascular compromise should be considered whenever a child presents with an injured extremity. Although children with cool,…
Arthrocentesis
Arthrocentesis Daniel A. Green Charles G. Macias Introduction All pediatric patients who present with complaints of joint pain or swelling should be thoroughly examined to confirm or exclude the presence…
Management of Finger Injuries
Management of Finger Injuries Peter M. Antevy Richard A. Saladino Introduction Finger injuries occur frequently in children and may have significant functional or cosmetic morbidity associated with them. These injuries…
Short Arm and Short Leg Casts
Short Arm and Short Leg Casts David T. Bachman Introduction The use of emergency casting as a treatment for orthopedic injuries can be traced to Antonius Mathysen, a Dutch military…
Splinting Procedures
Splinting Procedures Jean E. Klig Introduction Orthopaedic immobilization techniques utilize a wide range of devices to support musculoskeletal injuries. Splints are an essential part of this spectrum and are vital…
