Explore pediatric extremity imaging in emergency medicine through this comprehensive 31-minute video lecture. Delve into various fracture types, including bowing, torus, toddler, and Salter-Harris fractures. Learn to identify red flags in long bone injuries and understand the nuances of elbow imaging, from ossification centers to specific fracture patterns. Master the interpretation of key radiographic signs like the anterior humeral line and radiocapitellar line. Gain insights into conditions such as nursemaid elbow, Monteggia fracture, and avascular necrosis. Enhance your diagnostic skills for pediatric musculoskeletal emergencies and improve your ability to provide timely, accurate care in the emergency department setting.
The Pediatric Extremities - The Advanced EM Boot Camp Imaging Workshop
The Center for Medical Education via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Long Bones
Bowing (bends) Fracture
Bowing - Comparisons
Torus "buckle" Fracture
Toddler Fracture
Salter Harris Fractures
Salter V
Salter Fractures
Red Flag: Midshaft or Spiral Fractures
Red Flag: Metaphyseal fracture
Red Flag: Periosteal New Bone
Elbow - true lateral "hourglass"
"Hourglass" good
Hourglass "wrinkled"
Elbow Ossification Centers
Elbow Growth
Six Ossification Centers
Fat Pads Abnormal
Anterior Humeral Line
Supracondylar Fractures
Radial-Capitellar Line
Nursemaid Elbow
Radiocapitellar Line
Radial Head Dislocation
Monteggia Fracture
Galeazzi-like fracture
Lateral Condyle Fracture
Radial Head - normal
Radial Head Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Sever's Disease
Taught by
The Center for Medical Education
