Orthopedic Emergencies in Children

Orthopedic emergencies are common, year-round occurrences in children and a frequent reason for emergency department visits. During the summer months here in Louisville, there are evenings in which my emergency department strongly resembles an orthopedic acute fracture clinic. Providers in many emergency care settings are intimately familiar with the management of a large portion of common conditions. For example, nearly every emergency provider is comfortable with the evaluation, management, disposition, and follow-up for a buckle fracture of the distal radius.
Source: Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Guest Editor's Preface Source Type: research