Tag: trauma

Steroids for Spinal Cord Injury: is it beneficial?

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Steroids for Spinal Cord Injury Available evidence does not support the use of steroids in spinal cord injury Following this review, members of the trauma-list are signing a letter to present to the American College of Surgeons ATLS subcommittee asking them to revise the ATLS position on the use of steroids in spinal cord injury. If you … Continue reading Steroids for Spinal Cord Injury: is it beneficial?

Radiographic Guidelines for Percutaneous Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures

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Determination of Radiographic Guidelines for Percutaneous Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures Using a Cadaveric ModelStudy:cadaveric shoulders  - humeral heads underwent fluoroscopic evaluation with the head divided into three zones on both  AP and axillary views creating 9 zones. 5 AP and 3 axillary fluoroscopic images in different rotational positions were assessed for pin penetration. All images … Continue reading Radiographic Guidelines for Percutaneous Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures