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The Multiply Injured Child Musculoskeletal Aspects POSNA Study Guide

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Description: Objectives
1. Discuss priorities for imaging musculoskeletal injuries in the multiply injured child
2. Discuss the indications for operative fixation of fractures in the multiply injured patient, and whether indications are altered from those for a patient with a single fracture
3. Discuss the different methods of fixation available, and your indications for cast or splint, external fixation, intramedullary nailing, and plate fixation
4. Describe the incidence of open fractures in the multiply injured child, and their management

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Language: English

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Added: Thu Jun 18 2009