ORTHOPAEDIC EMERGENCY AND OFFICE PROCEDURES

• Chapter 1: Basics of Splint and Cast Application
General Principles
Splint vs. Cast
Splint and Cast Thickness
Splint and Cast Padding
Water Temperature
Wrapping Cast Material around Joints
Splint Overwrapping Material
Molding
Wedging Casts
The Upper Extremity
Coaptation Splint
Long Arm Posterior Splint
Long Arm Cast
Hanging-arm Cast
Single and Double Sugar Tong Splint
Volar Wrist Splint
Dorsal Wrist Splint
Short Arm Cast
Ulnar Gutter Splint
Radial Gutter Splint
Short Arm Cast with Outrigger
Thumb Spica Splint
Thumb Spica Cast
PIP and DIP Extension Splints
The Lower Extremity
Long Leg Posterior Splint
Long Leg Cast
Cylinder Cast
Short Leg Posterior Splint
Short Leg Cast
Bulky Jones Splint
• Chapter 2: The Shoulder and Arm
Injections and Aspirations
Glenohumeral Injection: Anterior Approach
Glenohumeral Injection: Posterior Approach
Subacromial Injection
Acromioclavicular Joint Injection
Closed Reductions
Anterior Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation
Posterior Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation
Inferior Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation / Luxatio Erecta
Proximal Humerus Fracture
Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation
Clavicle Fracture
Humeral Shaft Fracture
Pediatric Considerations
Pediatric Proximal Humerus Fracture
• Chapter 3: The Elbow and Forearm
Injections and Aspirations
Elbow Joint Injection
Olecranon Bursa Aspiration and Injection
Lateral Epicondylitis Injection
Closed Reductions
Elbow Dislocation
Ulna Shaft Fracture: “Nightstick Fracture”
Pediatric Considerations
Pediatric Elbow
Closed Reductions
Supracondylar Humerus Fractures
Lateral Condyle Fracture
Incarcerated Medial Epicondyle
Radial Head / Neck Fracture
Radial Head Subluxation: “Nursemaid’s Elbow”
Pediatric Forearm
Closed Reductions
Radial and Ulnar Shaft Fractures
Monteggia Fracture / Dislocation
Galeazzi Fracture / Dislocation
Procedures
Compartment Pressure Measurement in the Forearm
• Chapter 4: The Wrist and Hand
Injections and Aspirations
Distal Radius Hematoma Block
Intra-articular Wrist Injection and Aspiration
Carpal Tunnel Injection
First Dorsal Compartment Injection
Base of Thumb Carpometacarpel Joint Injection
Digital Nerve Block
Closed Reductions
Distal Radius Fracture
Perilunate Dislocation
Metacarpal Fractures
Bennett’s Fractures
Phalyngeal Fractures
Digital Dislocations
Mallet Finger
Procedures
Fingertip Injuries
Compartment Pressure Measurement in the Hand
• Chapter 5: The Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh
Injections and Aspirations
Intra-articular Hip Injection and Aspiration
Trochanteric Bursa Injection and Aspiration
Closed Reductions
Anterior-Posterior Compression Pelvic Fracture
Hip Dislocation
Anterior Hip Dislocation
Posterior Hip Dislocation
Procedures
Compartment Pressure Measurement in the Thigh
• Chapter 6: The Knee and Leg
Injections and Aspirations
Intra-articular Knee Injection and Aspiration
Superomedial / Lateral Approach
Anteromedial / Lateral Approach
Closed Reductions
Knee Dislocation
Patellar Dislocations
Tibial Shaft Fractures
Procedures
Skeletal Traction
Distal Femoral Traction Pin
Proximal Tibial Traction Pin
Compartment Pressure Measurement in the Leg
Pediatric Considerations
Physeal Injury: Distal Femur
Physeal Injury: Proximal Tibia
• Chapter 7: The Ankle
Injections and Aspirations
Intra-articular Ankle Injection and Aspiration: Antero-Medial and Antero-Lateral
Regional Ankle Block
Fractures and Dislocations
Reduction of Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
• Chapter 8: The Foot
Injections and Aspirations
Plantar Fascia Injection
Subtalar Joint Injection and Aspiration: Sinus Tarsi Approach
Toe Block
Fractures and Dislocations
Reduction of Tongue Type Calcaneal Fractures
Evaluation and Reduction of Talar Neck Fractures
Reduction of Subtalar Joint Dislocations
Evaluation and Reduction of Emergent Midfoot Injuries
Evaluation and Treatment of Forefoot Fractures: Closed Reduction Techniques
Procedures
Compartment Pressure Measurement in the Foot
Evaluation and Treatment of Ingrown Toenails

At last—a step-by-step guide you can refer to before treating a patient with an acute orthopaedic injury or a degenerative condition! Ideal for medical students, allied health professionals, and practicing clinicians, Orthopaedic Emergency and Office Procedures describes commonly encountered procedures from start to finish, from administering local anesthesia, to proper fracture reduction, patient positioning, and immobilization.

Features
• Quickly access the expert guidance you need in the emergency room or office to treat orthopedic injuries resulting from trauma, as well as degenerative conditions.
• Reduce patient discomfort and improve outcomes with step-by-step information on patient positioning, proper immobilization, and anesthetic techniques.
• Avoid pitfalls and hone your skills with practical tips and tricks from orthopaedic experts.
• See principles in action with instructive photos, line drawings, and radiographs that provide essential visual guidance.