Clinical Assistant Professor Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Orchard Lake, Michigan
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Session Description: Forearms and legs have structural similarities. These structural similarities are exploited by the lecturer to help emergency physicians diagnose complex injuries of these areas. This information is passed on in a unique and easily digested fashion. The injuries discussed are: Maisonneuve fracture, Essex-Lopresti forearm injury, Plastic deformity injuries
Learning Objectives:
discuss the structural similarities of the forearm and leg and why that is important.
identify several complex and subtle injuries of the leg and forearm.
identify why diagnosing these complicated injuries is important for emergency physicians.
discuss the structural similarities of the forearm and leg and why that is important.