Ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and reduction of distal radius fractures in an emergency department

Ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and reduction of distal radius fractures in an emergency department

OBJECTIVES Distal radius fractures are among the most common fractures. Ultrasound is gaining importance in the treatment of and as a tool to diagnose distal radius fractures, guide regional anaesthesia and support reductions. Our aim was to demonstrate safety, feasibility and outcome in...

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Main Authors: Stefan Ammann, Eckehart Schoell, Ricardo Nieves Ortega, Roland Bingisser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2020-09-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
distal radius fracture
forearm fracture
ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia
ultrasound guided reposition
emergency department
pain management
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2880

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