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 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 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 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 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…
Obstetrical Procedures for Adolescents Vidya T. Chande Introduction Emergency physicians and prehospital care providers must be familiar with the procedure for delivering a newborn, because transfer to a labor suite…
Management of Zipper Injuries Joel A. Fein Stephen A. Zderic Introduction Injury to the skin and soft tissues of the penis and scrotum commonly results from entrapment inside a zipper…
Paraphimosis Reduction Patricia Chambers Introduction Paraphimosis describes the condition when the foreskin of an uncircumcised male is retracted behind the glans penis, with resultant edema. As swelling of the glans…
Management of Priapism James F. Parker Introduction Priapism is defined as a sustained, unwanted, painful erection that continues hours beyond or is unrelated to sexual stimulation. It is characterized by…
Manual Detorsion of the Testes Kathleen M. Cronan Stephen A. Zderic Introduction Testicular torsion occurs when a testis rotates on the vascular pedicle, producing sharp pain secondary to ischemia. A…
