• We describe two cases secondary to lower extremity fractures resulting from child abuse. (lww.com)
  • The incidence of MCC upper extremity injury was 47.5%, with hand and forearm fractures the most common injuries (25.5% and 24.7% of total injuries). (sicot-j.org)
  • Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of ultrasound in comparison with standard X-ray for screening extremities fractures in adult population. (jotsrr.org)
  • The results showed an almost perfect agreement between ultrasound and X ray for detecting upper and lower extremity fractures in studied population (k=0.98). (jotsrr.org)
  • Conclusions: It is likely that ultrasound could be an accurate and time saving alternative for x-ray in terms of extremities fractures screening in emergency department. (jotsrr.org)
  • There is considerable overlap amongst the various traumatic disorders experienced in both penetrating and blunt chest trauma. (saem.org)
  • Although upper-extremity vascular disorders are less common than lower-extremity disorders, they nonetheless affect approximately 10% of the population. (medscape.com)
  • Improved Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, faster transport times, availability of interventional radiologic techniques, improved surgical technique, and newer vascular conduits may further reduce the morbidity and mortality of extremity vascular injury. (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, even with the increased risk of injury helmets may expose to the upper extremity, helmets reduced overall morbidity and mortality. (sicot-j.org)
  • Gram-positive organisms, for example, Streptococcus pyogenes and S. aureus , historically were major causes of morbidity and mortality following penetrating trauma in the pre-antibiotic era and remain initial pathogens for many infection types. (medscape.com)
  • The resource-adapted introduction of trauma care protocols, regionalized care and the growth specialized centers for trauma care within each LMIC are key to improved outcomes and the lowering of trauma-related morbidity and mortality globally. (frontiersin.org)
  • In many parts of the world, regional conflicts in which antipersonnel mines are used has given rise to a large population of children and civilian adults with extremity vascular and soft-tissue injuries resulting in amputations. (medscape.com)
  • In line with the congressionally directed mission of the EACE, the research efforts undertaken focus on the mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of traumatic extremity injuries and amputations with a specific focus on translating findings into clinical practice to improve the care of injured Service members and Veterans. (isbweb.org)
  • however, in contrast to the military experience, penetrating trauma in the civilian setting is usually due to knife wounds or low-velocity handgun injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Of 2,674 trauma patients evaluated during the 1-year study period, 310 (11.6%) had 366 penetrating extremity wounds, most (71%) occurring in the lower extremities. (nih.gov)
  • Today I'm talking with Dr. David Tribble about his article on fungal wounds after combat trauma in Afghanistan. (cdc.gov)
  • 18 patients were sitting in chairs, all had extremity wounds, some with tourniquets on. (medscape.com)
  • Temporary vascular control can be achieved by simply applying pressure to the vessel proximal to the injury (eg, femoral pressure in a lower-extremity wound). (medscape.com)
  • The EPIC Extremity foot and ankle system complements Exactech's Vantage® Total Ankle System to provide an expanded line of trauma and joint replacement solutions for the lower extremities. (orthoworld.com)
  • Congenital anomalies of the lower extremity. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Blunt vehicular trauma is the most common cause of severe lower extremity trauma, particularly motorcycle crashes. (thetraumapro.com)
  • A group from India designed a randomized, controlled trial to compare patients undergoing IPOP after lower extremity amputation to those receiving conventional prosthetic treatment. (thetraumapro.com)
  • Marlena Jbara: Hi, my name is Marlena Jbara and I'm going to discuss radiographic pitfalls in lower extremity trauma. (podiatry.com)
  • Objectives: We are going to examine common radiographic pitfalls in lower extremity trauma and discuss strategies for dealing with them. (podiatry.com)
  • The objective of this study was to evaluate the utility of the anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap for reconstruction of the traumatically injured lower extremity. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • METHODS: Prospective data were collected on all patients who underwent lower extremity reconstruction with an ALT flap during a 3.5-year period at a primary adult resource center (PARC). (johnshopkins.edu)
  • CONCLUSION: The ALT flap is a useful tool for trauma reconstruction in lower extremity salvage. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • We have shown that the ALT flap can be performed successfully in the traumatically injured patient even when harvested from the ipsilateral lower extremity. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • While training at University of Washington Harborview Medical Center, he received advanced training in hand and upper extremity trauma care, lower extremity limb salvage, complex microvascular reconstruction, peripheral nerve surgery, wrist arthroscopy, and joint replacement and reconstruction for thumb and finger arthritis. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • The nerves that provide sensation and stimulate the muscles of the low back as well as the lower extremities (the thighs, legs, feet , and toes) all exit the lumbar spinal column through bony portals, each of which is called a 'foramen. (medicinenet.com)
  • Many muscle groups that are responsible for flexing, extending and rotating the waist, as well as moving the lower extremities, attach to the lumbar spine through tendon insertions. (medicinenet.com)
  • The aorta and blood vessels that transport blood to and from the lower extremities pass in front of the lumbar spine in the abdomen and pelvis. (medicinenet.com)
  • The characteristic lesions are intra-articular, are hemimelic (involving only half of the joint), have a predilection for the lower extremity, and may be single or multiple. (medscape.com)
  • It typically involves the lower extremities but occasionally appears as swelling or puffiness in the face or hands. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Evaluation of patients with lower-extremity edema during late pregnancy aims to exclude deep venous thrombosis (DVT), preeclampsia, peripartum cardiomyopathy, and other pathologic causes of edema. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This type of injury commonly results in a traumatic amputation of at least one lower extremity between the period of June 2009 and August of 2011 there were 77 combat-related IFI cases and this ended up representing a very substantial amount--6.8 percent of trauma admissions to the regional military hospital in Germany. (cdc.gov)
  • Left lower extremity in a 56-year-old patient with alcoholism who was found comatose after binge drinking. (medscape.com)
  • Exactech has distributed the EPIC Extremity foot and ankle reconstruction system for the past year, and now has full ownership of the product line. (orthoworld.com)
  • Brian H. Cho, M.D., is a hand and upper extremity surgeon who specializes in upper extremity trauma care and complex microvascular reconstruction. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • [ 1 , 2 ] Although much of the current state-of-the-art information is the result of wartime observations, the incidence of civilian extremity vascular trauma is significant. (medscape.com)
  • Despite vital protection for the brain and maxillofacial injury, helmeted MCC patients have an increased incidence of upper extremity injuries compared to non-helmeted patients, but overall have less severe injuries. (sicot-j.org)
  • Patients with extremity vascular trauma present daily in emergency departments (EDs) and trauma centers worldwide. (medscape.com)
  • The Arizona Trauma Association (AzTA) was started by a group of surgeons in 2007 to improve the delivery of health care to injured patients throughout the state of Arizona by supporting collaborative research, education and outreach activities of trauma centers in the state of Arizona. (arizonatrauma.org)
  • So at the University of Washington, one of the major trauma centers in our country, there is published guidelines for the body part of hip that you would receive an anteroposterior and cross-table or frog-leg lateral of the affected hip. (podiatry.com)
  • Prospective randomized trials to find the best prophylactic agent and duration to reduce penetrating injury infections of all the areas we examined (CNS, maxillofacial, thorax, abdomen and orthopedic) are desperately needed and could easily be performed at large trauma centers. (medscape.com)
  • Trauma patients are commonly encountered in all emergency departments, not just in specified trauma centers. (saem.org)
  • Thought you might appreciate this item(s) I saw in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. (lww.com)
  • METRC has made significant strides in orthopaedic trauma research over the past 12 years, leading 34 influential studies with over 22,000 patients. (metrc.org)
  • METRC's dedication to conducting gold standard research continues to drive the future of orthopaedic trauma care. (metrc.org)
  • Over the past 12 years, the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) has made significant strides in the field of orthopaedic trauma. (metrc.org)
  • Notably, seven METRC papers were highlighted at the 2022 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual meeting. (metrc.org)
  • METRC's approach to orthopaedic trauma is both innovative and iterative. (metrc.org)
  • METRC has not only influenced clinical care but has also significantly impacted the careers of orthopaedic trauma surgeons. (metrc.org)
  • Over 400 orthopaedic trauma fellows have been trained at METRC sites, gaining exposure to top-notch research methods and grant writing. (metrc.org)
  • In conclusion, METRC's contributions to orthopaedic trauma research and care are undeniable. (metrc.org)
  • Through rigorous research, collaboration, and training, METRC continues to shape the future of orthopaedic trauma care. (metrc.org)
  • EPIC Extremity was founded in 2012 to offer lowest-total-cost implants, and has received FDA 510(k) clearances for products from 2016 through 2019. (orthoworld.com)
  • Dr. Dale Woolridge presented Non-Accidental Trauma: Critical Concepts at the 11th annual Southwest Trauma & Acute Care Symposium on Friday, November 15, 2019. (arizonatrauma.org)
  • Dr. Michael J. Sise presented Open Surgery vs. Endovascular Surgery for Vascular Injuries at the 11th annual Southwest Trauma & Acute Care Symposium on Friday, November 15, 2019. (arizonatrauma.org)
  • Medical therapy alone is rarely an option in penetrating or blunt trauma to the extremity vasculature when hard signs of injury are present. (medscape.com)
  • All cases of penetrating extremity trauma (PET) seen at an urban trauma center were prospectively studied to determine the accuracy and safety of physical examination as the sole mode of evaluation for vascular injury. (nih.gov)
  • It is most commonly due to physical trauma such as a bone fracture (up to 75% of cases) or crush injury, but it can also be caused by acute exertion during sport. (wikipedia.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Trauma patients with high-energy injuries often present with severe tissue damage that extends beyond the immediate zone of injury and requires recruitment of vascularized tissues from distant sites. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • The objectives of this intervention research project were to develop and evaluate engineering control s for the reduction of the upper extremity injury risk in workers in the furniture manufacturing industry. (cdc.gov)
  • Our goal at Avosant Surgical Associates is to treat, rehabilitate, reduce the risk of re-injury and restore the patient's hand and upper extremity to a healthy and functional state as quickly as possible. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • BestBets: In patients with isolated upper extremity injury, does the use of temporary immobilisation increase the short term risk of venous thromboembolic events? (bestbets.org)
  • Graph 1: Type of injury treated at WHO supported trauma stabilization points and hospitals and west Mosul. (who.int)
  • If needed, pad or splint the affected area to minimize injury en route. (medscape.com)
  • The actual cause of infection in penetrating trauma injury remains unclear but is likely multifactorial, to include impaired host immune response, the environment of the injury, mechanism of injury and anatomic location. (medscape.com)
  • A prospective trial is not feasible in military patients owing to dangerous conditions of injury but a trial examining infection pathogenesis and bacterial pathogen-specific outcomes by evaluating host immune response using modern genomic and proteomic molecular techniques would provide valuable information and could be carried out at a large academic trauma center. (medscape.com)
  • Thoracic trauma can be distinguished by the mechanism of injury. (saem.org)
  • For visits with a primary diagnosis of injury or trauma with opioids given or prescribed, the percentage with opioids only prescribed at discharge (40.7%) was higher than both the percentage of visits with opioids only given at the ED visit (26.3%) and visits with opioids both given and prescribed at discharge (32.7). (cdc.gov)
  • For example, among visits with a primary diagnosis of injury or trauma and where opioids were given or prescribed, a total of 73.4% included an opioid prescription at discharge. (cdc.gov)
  • 3. CONCLUSIONS: After traumatic arterial injury, trauma surgeons repaired less-complex injuries, but with fewer revascularization failures than vascular surgeons. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dr. Cho is a clinical and basic science researcher with interests investigating outcomes after upper extremity surgery, reconstructive procedures of the hand and wrist, delivery of upper extremity surgical care, and translational tissue engineering and biomaterials. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Dr. Panchal has conducted research on surgical outcomes of upper extremity patients, has been published in orthopedic peer-reviewed journals, and authored several chapters in medical texts on elbow and hand surgery. (ibji.com)
  • We sought to establish predictors of revascularization failures and compare outcomes of trauma and vascular surgeons. (bvsalud.org)
  • We matched adults with hand, wrist and UE nerve trauma requiring surgery 1:4 to control patients. (ices.on.ca)
  • Interpretation - Health care expenditure increased more than fivefold in the year after UE trauma surgery and remained greater than the matched cohort for the subsequent 2 years. (ices.on.ca)
  • Dr. Sise is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCSD School of Medicine and the Trauma Research and Education Medical Director at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA. (arizonatrauma.org)
  • Intoxicated patients were more likely to have a high cost of care ( p = 0.012), extended LOS ( p = 0.038), plastic surgery involvement in their care ( p = 0.038), but fewer upper extremity bony injuries ( p = 0.019). (sicot-j.org)
  • From the sternoclavicular joint to the distal phalanx, Skeletal Trauma of the Upper Extremity is a practical, one-volume resource covering all aspects of upper limb trauma and surgery. (drpdfshop.com)
  • Dr. Patrick Horrigan, MD, performs pediatric and adult orthopedic trauma surgery. (sanfordhealth.org)
  • He is a board-eligible plastic surgeon with fellowship training in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Dr. Cho completed an integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program at Johns Hopkins University and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • After his residency, he moved to Seattle, WA to complete a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at the University of Washington. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Our AAAHC accredited on-site surgical facility, the Rexford Surgical Institute (RSI), is specifically designed for surgery of the hand and upper extremity and includes state of the art techniques such as microvascular and arthroscopic surgery commonly required to treat work-related hand and wrist injuries. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • She received fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at HSS and additional fellowship training in orthopedic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. (hss.edu)
  • Dr. Surbhi Panchal is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship trained in Hand & Upper extremity surgery. (ibji.com)
  • Amputation is the removal of a limb by trauma , medical illness , or surgery . (wikipedia.org)
  • [ 5 ] Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, a Level 2 trauma center, treated 214 patients, with at least 30 requiring surgery. (medscape.com)
  • This report, Global Orthopedic Device Market outlines the positive and negative influences affecting the orthopedic device market, especially seen in the reconstructive portion of the market but also in the trauma and spine portions as well. (kaloramainformation.com)
  • Thomas Steffen operates the Orthopaedic Research Lab that has an interest in biomechanical work (spine and trauma) and has technical support and engineering expertise that facilitates biomechanical research. (mcgill.ca)
  • Grafton™ is a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute, and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. spine, pelvis, extremities) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. (medtronic.com)
  • HJF is seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Engineer to support the Department of Defense (DoD) - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Extremity Trauma & Amputation Center of Excellence (EACE). (isbweb.org)
  • A basic understanding of both blunt and penetrating injuries to the extremities and the resultant vascular abnormalities that occur with these injuries helps minimize mortality and morbidity in these patients. (medscape.com)
  • Family physicians often are required to evaluate patients who present with acute skeletal trauma. (aafp.org)
  • Results - We matched patients with trauma ( n = 26 123) to noninjured patients ( n = 104 353). (ices.on.ca)
  • We performed a retrospective cohort analysis of 571 patients with upper extremity injuries after MCC at a level 1 trauma center from 2002 to 2013. (sicot-j.org)
  • Intoxicated patients have fewer upper extremity bony injuries, but the higher cost of care, and extended LOS. (sicot-j.org)
  • Patients were categorized by appropriateness of transfer into three categories, using published guidelines: pathology that does not require evaluation by an upper extremity surgeon, injuries that require non-emergent specialist follow up, and injuries that require emergent transfer for specialist care. (handsurgery.org)
  • Of 132 patients who were transferred and required operative treatment, 106 (80%) patients were transferred for trauma, 25 (19%) for infection and 1 (1%) patient was transferred for a hemorrhagic tumor causing compartment syndrome. (handsurgery.org)
  • Of the patients transferred for trauma, 79% met criteria for transfer for upper extremity specialist evaluation and 59% received emergent operative intervention. (handsurgery.org)
  • Overall, the majority of patients transferred for trauma had significantly complex injuries, requiring acute management by an upper extremity surgeon. (handsurgery.org)
  • All patients ≥ 18-year-old admitted in the emergency department, with a recent history of trauma including any limb were included. (jotsrr.org)
  • 115 Patients presenting for thrombophilia screening after an episode of upper-extremity DVT. (bestbets.org)
  • 483 adult patients with validated acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), 14% of whom (69 patients) were diagnosed with upper extremity DVT. (bestbets.org)
  • An excellent example is the recent demonstration of substantially higher ampicillin/sulbactam resistance in a center where abdominal trauma patients repeatedly received ampicillin/sulbactam. (medscape.com)
  • Diagnose, resuscitate, stabilize and manage chest trauma patients. (saem.org)
  • Identify common pathophysiologic conditions occurring in chest trauma patients. (saem.org)
  • Discuss the eventual disposition of chest trauma patients based on their diagnosis. (saem.org)
  • Chest trauma accounts for approximately 25% of mortality in trauma patients.1,2 This rate is much higher in patients with polytraumatic injuries. (saem.org)
  • 85-90% of chest trauma patients can be rapidly stabilized and resuscitated by a handful of critical procedures. (saem.org)
  • Unlike other disease entities, trauma patients often present with a known traumatic mechanism such as a car collision, fall, gunshot or stab wound. (saem.org)
  • In patients who are awake and lucid, the chest trauma may present with chest pain, dyspnea, back or abdominal pain, and occasionally syncope. (saem.org)
  • Unstable chest trauma patients may show signs of severe respiratory distress or profound shock requiring emergent resuscitation. (saem.org)
  • Unstable chest trauma patients can also deteriorate to the point of traumatic arrest and depending on the mechanism of chest trauma, may be candidates for an emergent ED thoracotomy. (saem.org)
  • However, in comparison to penetrating trauma, blunt chest trauma patients may have a more subtle presentation with less obvious physical exam findings. (saem.org)
  • Chest trauma patients can present to the ED via Emergency Medical Services (EMS), often placed on a backboard and in a cervical collar. (saem.org)
  • This review details the evaluation and management of traumatic injuries in pediatric patients and gives some recommendations for improvements to trauma care in LMICs. (frontiersin.org)
  • In trauma patients, been hospitalized, 1 034 073 patients operated upon, and the cause was additionally noted if it was a firearms in- 248 462 babies delivered in Turkish healthcare facilities jury (FAI). (who.int)
  • BACKGROUND: Vascular injuries comprise 1-4% of all trauma patients and there are no widely used risk-stratification tools. (bvsalud.org)
  • University Medical Center (UMC), Nevada's only Level 1 trauma center, received 104 patients. (medscape.com)
  • [ 4 ] Additional patients were later transferred to UMC as a result of complex trauma that could not be effectively handled by other area hospitals. (medscape.com)
  • When the shooting started, nine patients were already being seen in the trauma center. (medscape.com)
  • This study assessed the 3-year attributable health care use and expenditure after UE trauma requiring acute surgical intervention, with specific focus on injuries that affect function of the hand and wrist. (ices.on.ca)
  • Dr. Brian Eastridge presented Military Civilian Partnership: Bidirectional Translation of Trauma System Best Practices at the 10th annual Southwest Trauma & Acute Care Symposium on Thursday, November 8, 2018. (arizonatrauma.org)
  • Wilderness and Rural Trauma was presented by Nicholas Thiessen, MD, during the Rapid Fire Session on November 16, 2017 at the 9th annual Southwest Trauma and Acute Care Symposium. (arizonatrauma.org)
  • 1200-1500 trauma acute cases are operated on per year. (mcgill.ca)
  • With two locations in Los Angeles, one in Beverly Hills and another in West Hills, Avosant Surgical Associates specialize in treatment of workers' compensation injuries to the hand and upper extremity. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • As a result, prophylactic antibiotic regimens are mandatory during penetrating trauma surgical management and must prevent these organisms. (medscape.com)
  • During her residency, Dr. Panchal participated in a mission to the Dominican Republic to provide surgical care to local communities lacking access to general orthopedics and specialized upper extremity care. (ibji.com)
  • Appreciate the necessity for emergent surgical intervention in certain chest trauma conditions. (saem.org)
  • Exactech acquired EPIC Extremity, designer of screw and plating systems for foot/ankle applications. (orthoworld.com)
  • At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she specializes in the treatment of upper extremity bone and soft tissue tumors as well as limb salvage and reconstructive procedures. (hss.edu)
  • Upper extremity injuries following motorcycle crashes (MCC) incur increased healthcare costs and rehabilitation needs. (sicot-j.org)
  • In 2013, after completing hand and upper extremity fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth Medical Center, Dr. Panchal began her private practice. (ibji.com)
  • Current Management of Shoulder and Elbow Trauma. (ibji.com)
  • Each vertebra has a spinous process, a bony prominence behind the spinal cord, which shields the cord's nervous tissue from impact trauma . (medicinenet.com)
  • Dr. Thiessen is a trauma surgeon with Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, AZ. (arizonatrauma.org)
  • Dr. Talia R. Chapman is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at HSS specializing in orthopedic conditions and trauma of the hand and upper extremity. (hss.edu)
  • Our chief trauma surgeon, Dr John Fildes, a former chief of trauma for the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons, and I arrived at the same time. (medscape.com)
  • Direct trauma to the shoulder transmits forces through the clavicle to the sternoclavicular joint. (aafp.org)
  • Left upper extremity: AC joint and shoulder non-tender. (hawaii.edu)
  • In these situations, certain physical examination clues to the presence of trauma include findings such as contusions, lacerations, or deformities. (saem.org)
  • In two longline fisheries, upper extremity lacerations were most frequent. (cdc.gov)
  • Currently there are 6 trauma days per week at the Montreal General Hospital. (mcgill.ca)
  • WHO donated trauma kits to Hamam l' lil field hospital and sixty seven body bags to the NGO partner New York City Medics for the Safe disposal of dead Photo ©: UIMS bodies. (who.int)
  • He specializes in the treatment of broken bones and damaged soft tissues from trauma. (sanfordhealth.org)
  • It is reasonable to assume that this local risk is present also in the case of upper limb trauma and immobilisation. (bestbets.org)
  • Warming is continued for 15-30 minutes or until thawing is, by clinical assessment, complete (ie, when the distal area of the extremity is flushed, soft, and pliable). (medscape.com)
  • This is Part I of a two-part article on pitfalls in the radiologic evaluation of extremity trauma. (aafp.org)
  • Illustration of the burden of trauma-related mortality borne by LMICs in comparison to HICs. (frontiersin.org)
  • Frequently, especially in cases of blunt trauma and arterial trauma with ongoing hemorrhage, the normal tissue planes are destroyed, and the smooth muscle in both the artery and the vein cause retraction of the vessels into the depths of the wound. (medscape.com)
  • Blunt trauma refers to mechanisms causing increased intrathoracic pressure such as car collisions (most common cause of thoracic trauma), and falls. (saem.org)
  • This review details the evaluation and management of pediatric trauma in LMICs. (frontiersin.org)
  • Describe the components of a primary survey in a chest trauma patient. (saem.org)
  • List commonly utilized imaging modalities in chest trauma. (saem.org)
  • For this reason, emergency medicine providers should be prepared to appropriately evaluate, resuscitate and stabilize any patient with chest trauma. (saem.org)
  • For more information regarding work-related hand or upper extremity injuries and workers' compensation, please contact us today. (lahandsurgeon.com)
  • Our highly trained hand therapists aim to improve your mobility and range of motion through effective treatment of conditions that affect your hands or upper extremities. (athletico.com)
  • Our hand/upper extremity therapy services improve your overall health and well-being. (athletico.com)
  • Our Hand Therapy Mentorship Program is a great way for therapists to continue their education and develop skills in the field of hand and upper extremity therapy. (athletico.com)
  • Background - Upper extremity (UE) trauma represents a common reason for emergency department visits, but the longitudinal economic burden of this public health issue is unknown. (ices.on.ca)
  • Upper extremity injuries are common in motorcyclists. (sicot-j.org)
  • Trauma, both blunt and penetrating, is extremely common in Africa. (indiahealthtour.com)
  • Trauma is one of the most common cause of emergency department (ED) patientsâ referral. (jotsrr.org)