AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Orthopaedic Emergencies

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses orthopedic emergencies, specifically focusing on fractures, dislocations, and compartment syndromes. They emphasize the importance of having an emergency action plan and understanding the transportation procedures for different situations. The speaker highlights specific considerations for forearm fractures, pediatric knee fractures, femur fractures, and tibia fractures, including the need for immediate medical attention, the use of splints, and the risk of compartment syndrome. They also discuss hip and knee dislocations, identifying symptoms, reducing the dislocation, and the potential for arterial injuries. Lastly, the speaker touches on compartment syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and the need for immediate surgical intervention. The video credits Dr. Curl for the slides and the speaker mentions being a fellow and resident under Dr. Curl.

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Presented by Kevin W. Farmer MD

Keywords

orthopedic emergencies

fractures

dislocations

compartment syndromes

emergency action plan