Listen "Trauma - MSK Injuries 2"
Episode Synopsis
One yank of a toddler’s arm or a split-second dashboard hit can spell disaster for tiny nerves and big joints. Don’t let routine-looking fractures and dislocations blindside you on exam day—or in the trauma bay.In this episode, Chris and Mars break down four classic musculoskeletal injuries that love to show up on the shelf: mid-shaft clavicle fractures with Erb palsy, Nursemaid’s Elbow, posterior hip dislocations, and anterior hip dislocations. You’ll learn how to spot the tell-tale limb positions, understand the underlying nerve jeopardy, and master the swift interventions that save function (and medico-legal headaches).We cover: ✅ Why more than 2 cm of clavicle shortening flips the switch from sling to surgery ✅ The “waiter’s-tip” arm and other neonate red flags you cannot ignore ✅ Hyper-pronation vs. supination-flexion—when each reduction trick shines for Nursemaid’s Elbow ✅ The six-hour clock that decides sciatic-nerve fate in posterior hip dislocation ✅ How a palpable femoral head in the groin separates anterior dislocation from neck fracture ✅ Hidden vascular threats—subclavian and femoral—and the imaging that finds them fast ✅ High-yield pitfalls: tight figure-eight braces, unnecessary X-rays, skipped nerve exams, and delayed reductionsPerfect for medical students prepping for the surgery shelf—or anyone who wants to keep nerves intact through the chaos of trauma care.Hit play, lock in those limb positions, and get ready to ace your next musculoskeletal question set!
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