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Linda Altizer

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Neurovascular assessment.

The outcome of an injured extremity is affected primarily by initial assessment and immediate treatment of the extremity. Delaying the recognition of neurovascular compromise can cause the amputation of an extremity, or even the death of the patient. However, having the foundation of knowledge regarding total neurovascular function can equip the nurse with accurate assessment skills and the knowledge of the need for immediate action. This essential orthopaedic knowledge is used daily by the orthopaedic nurse to provide the best patient care possible with the best possible outcome.

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Hand and wrist fractures.

The upper extremities provide support, protection, and pleasure in the everyday activities of work, fun, sports, driving, and writing. When an upper extremity sustains an injury, it has a dramatic effect on quality-of-life issues. As professional caregivers, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the effects of upper extremity fractures. The assessment of the patient with an upper extremity should consist of the general health of the patient after a traumatic event, determination of the mechanism of injury, assessment of the fracture site, confirmation of the exact injury, identification of potential complications, and assessment of the patient's social and professional statuses to identify potential problems that might affect treatment and rehabilitation.

Accidental Falls↗
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Hand and wrist fractures.

The upper extremities provide support, protection, and pleasure in the everyday activities of work, fun, sports, driving, and writing. When an upper extremity sustains an injury, it has a dramatic effect on quality-of-life issues. As professional caregivers, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the the effects of upper extremity fractures. The assessment of the patient with an upper extremity should consist of the general health of the patient after a traumatic event, determination of the mechanism of injury, assessment of the fracture site, confirmation of the exact injury, identification of potential complications, and assessment of the patient's social and professional statuses to identify potential problems that might affect treatment and rehabilitation

Accidental Falls↗
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Forearm and humeral fractures.

Fractures of the forearm in an adult may involve the ulna, the radius, or both, or one may be fractured and the other dislocated. Because the ulna and the radius are joined by the interosseous membrane, injury to one often also affects the other. In the same way, the humerus can be effected from injuries of pressure at the site of the elbow. It is always wise to x-ray the entire upper extremity in most upper-limb injuries. Whatever the injury is, the patient will be incapacitated for several months by loosing the use of his or her upper extremity.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗
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Strains and sprains.

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Ankle Injuries↗