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Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation
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Elbow injuries and fractures
Denise R Ramponi1, Judith A Kaufmann
1School of Nursing & Health Sciences, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108, USA. dramponi@comcast.net
Abstract:
Elbow complaints are frequently encountered in the emergency setting. Mechanism of injury often involves direct trauma or a fall on the outstretched hand and arm. Abnormal findings on elbow radiographs can be challenging to identify, thus a systematic approach is essential to identify subtle findings especially with occult fractures. Maintaining a high index of suspicion, identification of normal and abnormal fat pad signs, and proper alignment of specific anatomical lines on elbow radiographs can assist in the identification of hidden fractures.
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