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GW Ortho Notes

10/21/2016

Abdulla Alhmoudi has made the attached PDF to help with treatment and dispo decisions for many common fractures.

10/19/2016

Adapted from Kristin Schreiber's Grand Rounds presentation, October 18th, 2016

10/12/2016

Adapted from Dr. Calabrese's October 12th Grand Rounds presentation.

Evaluation of every facial trauma patient should include a complete facial assessment

Do you have numbness in your face?
- Lower lip/chin (mental n)
- Cheek, upper lip, nose
- Lower lid, cheek
What part of your face hurts?
Do your teeth fit normally?
- Alveolar ridge fractures vs. mandibular fractures
Does it hurt to open your mouth?
- Zygomatic or high mandibular fractures
Does your neck hurt?
Complete evaluation of pupils and extra-ocular movements.

10/5/2016

Adapted from Dr. Sarani's Grand Rounds presentation October 5th, 2016