Friday, September 30, 2011

Buckle Fracture

This post was prompted by recent experience with a Buckle Fracture of the Radius of my grandchild.

The x-rays below are from Subtle Fractures in Kids: How Not to Miss Them: Types of Fractures
Treatment may be either a removable splint or a cast for 3-4 weeks.



Angled buckle fractures in the proximal and distal radius. (A) Note the angled buckle fracture in the proximal radius (arrows). (B) Normal side for comparison; the cortex is smooth. (C) A similar angled buckle fracture (arrows) in the distal radius. (D) Normal side for comparison; the cortex is smooth.



Buckle fractures. (A) Subtle buckle fracture (arrow) in the distal radius. (B) The fracture (arrow) is more clearly visualized on the lateral view. (C) Typical angled buckle fracture (arrow) in the proximal radius.


Thursday, September 22, 2011

51st Annual FOHC

My first Florida Occupational Health Conference in Naples was a wonderful experience. I had the privilege of being sent by my employer to the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. The accommodations were wonderful.  The food was delicious. The topics were great. Dental Trauma happens more time than you think and there are numerous safeguards to prevent you from overpaying. Laura McAlvain did an excellent presentation. Kellie Collins presented Head to Toe Assessment, I think she missed her calling, an awesome speaker and educator. Enough can not be said for the directors and speakers for presenting 20 continuing education hours in a 2 1/2 day period. If you are involved in Occupational Health in Florida, The Florida State Association of Occupational Health Nurses is a valuable resource.