Publications by authors named "Adlington H"
Introduction: The scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. MRI is now recognised to be more sensitive and specific than serial plain films in the diagnosis of occult scaphoid fracture. What is not known is whether it is safe to discharge, without follow-up, those with a normal limited extremity MRI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 63-year-old women with a history of palpitations presented to the emergency department with a supraventricular tachycardia; the patient was cardiovascularly stable. Carotid sinus massage (CSM) was performed to help identify the underlying rhythm. During massage the patient had an immediate cerebrovascular accident, resulting in a left hemiplegia.
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- The study discusses the management of four pediatric patients who experienced forearm refractures linked to retained surgical plates from earlier fractures.
- Unlike typical cases usually reported, which involve either closed treatment or removal of metal hardware, the authors applied a new approach.
- They addressed the refractures by removing the plates and stabilizing the bones using elastic stable intramedullary nails, a method not previously documented for this specific complication.