MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'fracture'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813425&cid=t_194864_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D261 Women’s health providers must be excited about a $98 payment for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) bone tests.  Starting in 2007, DEXA technology has gone through a series of reimbursement cuts.   But, as a result of the health care reform bill, providers will see a 25% increase in payment instead of another decrease that was scheduled for 2012. CPT code 77080 (DEXA bone density, axial skeleton) the most common code used for bone scans has not seen an increase since 2006 despite rising costs in technology and labor.  Depending on volume, CMS has calculated that it costs at approximately $76 per patient.  Low-volume systems (500 patients per year) will have costs in the $90 range.  In 2010, CMS (under APC 0288) reimbursed DEXA bone tests at a rate of $70 per patient, making it... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813425 Wed, 11 May 2011 13:21:40 +0100 4813425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753617&cid=t_194864_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F04%2Flip-numbness-facial-trauma%2F Lower lip numbness in facial trauma is highly suspicious for inferior alveolar nerve damage caused by a fracture to the angle or body of the mandible. The distribution of this injury is around 25% for both angle and body fractures. photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753617 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:00:28 +0100 4753617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742441&cid=t_194864_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FXuV_QtUImsM%2Ffracture-ii-or-roses.html A couple of years ago I made my first quilt using this technique called fracturing.  This time I started with four of these pieces of fabric I then cut into the pieces as described (see this post). I mis-cut one of the four so ended up with a gap in the layout. To correct this (as I didn’t have a fifth piece so I could just re-cut it), I inserted red squares so it would look like a ribbon woven in. Here is the finished quilt.  It is machine pieced and quilted.  It measures approximately 29 in square. I quilted it with gold metallic thread on the front using beige cotton thread in the bobbin. Here is the back before I sewed on the sleeve and label. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742441 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4742441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642915&cid=t_194864_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2011%2F03%2F27%2Fferraro-developed-pneumonia%2F This is from the AP. Other reports mentioned only “complications,” which we now know to be pneumonia. It’s very common for myeloma patients to develop pneumonia. Ferraro died at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she had gone Monday for a procedure to relieve back pain caused by a fracture. Such fractures are common in people with her type of blood cancer, multiple myeloma, because of the thinning of their bones, said Dr. Noopur Raje, the Mass General doctor who treated her. Ferraro, however, developed pneumonia, which made it impossible to perform the procedure, and it soon became clear she didn’t have long to live, Raje said. Since she was too ill to return to New York, her family went to Boston. Raje said it seemed Ferraro held out until her husband and three ... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642915 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:20:46 +0100 4642915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419054&cid=t_194864_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fstudy-shows-hospitals-spend-diseases-outcomes%2F A new study just out lead by researcher Dr. John Romley is suggesting that hospitals who spend more money on certain sets of conditions like hip fractures and heart failure have better mortality outcomes than those hospitals that try to curb costs treating these diseases. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419054 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:55:43 +0100 4419054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4324875&cid=t_194864_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F08%2Fanother-hard-tumble-on-ice-and-still-i-enjoy-winter%2F Just twelve days after landing ass-down on my wallet in Perth, ice in Toronto claimed me on Friday – only I went down faster and even harder! I was at Riverdale Farm taking pictures of some of the birds and animals there and I went to check out how accessible one of the walkways down [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324875 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:37:33 +0100 4324875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294552&cid=t_194864_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fdenver-screening-criteria-blunt-cerebrovascular-injury-part-2%2F The Denver screening criteria lists the following risk factors for blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) Presence of Leforte II or III fractures Cervical spine fractures involving subluxation Cervical spine fractures involving C1-C3 Cervical spine fractures extending into the transverse foramina Basilar skull fractures with carotid canal involvement Diffuse axonal injury with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 6 or less Near hanging injuries with anoxic brain injury (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294552 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:23:19 +0100 4294552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281317&cid=t_194864_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FEdLgNbE-AxA%2F LITFL looks at the latest review from EBMedicine on pelvic and hip injuries in the emergency department. Test your knowledge now! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281317 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:36 +0100 4281317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151658&cid=t_194864_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fwatery-discharge-nose-head-trauma%2F Patients that have watery discharge from the nose several hours after significant head trauma (e.g., head striking the windshield or dashboard in a motor vehicle accident) is likely secondary to a cribiform plate fracture. The initial management of this is raising the head of the bed to 30 degrees if no contraindications exist such as spine fractures. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151658 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:50:11 +0100 4151658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4027163&cid=t_194864_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FeCUrr0uaRRw%2F Sternal fractures result from severe blunt chest trauma, and cause significant pain to the patient. Treatment is tailored around adequate analgesia, with surgical intervention only warranted in limited cases. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4027163 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:52:58 +0100 4027163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003263&cid=t_194864_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FrEIwkJOjMEI%2F Humeral shaft fractures commonly occur in the third decade (active young men) and in the seventh decade of life (osteoporotic women), and account for 3% of overall fractures. The most common site for fracture, is in the middle third of the humerus accounting for 60% of humerus fractures (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003263 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:26:13 +0100 4003263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889029&cid=t_194864_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Forthopedic-surgeon-repairs-severe-hip-fracture-gorilla%2F French orthopedic surgeon Dr. Louis-Etienne Gayet spent three hours reducing and then inserting plates and screws to repair a severe hip fracture in a young female gorilla named Kwanza. Gayet, who is on staff at University Hospital Center in Poiters, France was able to use the same equipment and plates and screws that he uses on his human patients. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889029 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:16:59 +0100 3889029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831357&cid=t_194864_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fanatomy-101-are-you-up-to-snuff%2F2010.08.06 It’s time we get away from all of the serious nonsense and back to something I am far more comfortable with: Taking otherwise-useful information and twisting it into utter nonsense. Yes, it’s time to journey back to the wonderful world of the physical exam. My ongoing mission is to explore the human body from my unique (albeit moderately unstable) perspective. For an overview of my previous posts on the physical exam see this post which features Dick Chaney on a Segway (reason enough to click on the link). Please visit a psychiatry blog to aid in recovery once you have done so. My most recent post in this fine series covered the topic of psychics and about the examination of the hand. It was mainly about psychics examining the hand, but I did slip in a little doctor stuff to keep the ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831357 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:00:05 +0100 3831357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3691048&cid=t_194864_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fvelodrome-crash-long-story.html I had been interested in racing the track for a while, but didn't have the confidence to try it out.  After a clinic last December, another 2-day clinic about a month ago, and then a great workout session the night before, I felt comfortable racing at the Hellyer Velodrome's “Get Ready for Summer” races on Saturday, May 29, 2010.  We would have our own women's category 4 field, rather than race with the guys.  The first race was a tempo race, with points given each lap for the 12 laps.  I think I came in first or maybe second for a couple laps, and I ended up placing third overall.  Our next race was a 12-lap scratch race, which is like a criterium in that the winner is determined by who finishes the whole thing first.I'm #519 in red. photo by Steve WooThrougho... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3691048 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:55:00 +0100 3691048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2973886&cid=t_194864_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F02%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-15%2F This article examines the relationship between CVD and the risk of hip fracture in twins and evaluates the relative association of genetics and lifestyle factors. Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Cardiovascular Diseases, Genetics, Hip Fracture, Lifestyle, Twins (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2973886 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:38:11 +0100 2973886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950692&cid=t_194864_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F02%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-15%2F This article examines the relationship between CVD and the risk of hip fracture in twins and evaluates the relative association of genetics and lifestyle factors. Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Cardiovascular Diseases, Genetics, Hip Fracture, Lifestyle, Twins (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950692 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:38:11 +0100 2950692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828235&cid=t_194864_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FdOlcRatiekc%2Ftreatment-of-nasal-fxs-article-review.html Nasal fractures are extremely common.  Deciding which technique to use for a given nasal fracture can be challenging.  The recent article (full reference below) in the Arch Facial Plastic  Surgery does a very nice job of condensing down the treatment of nasal fractures into a logical approach. They start with the classification of nasal fractures (photo credit) Type I, “simple straight” --  unilateral or bilateral displaced fracture without resulting midline deviation. Type II, “simple deviated” – unilateral or bilateral displaced fracture with resulting midline deviation. Type III, “comminution of nasal bones”  -- bilateral nasal bone comminution and crooked septum with preservation of midline septal support; septum does not interfere ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828235 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:01:00 +0100 2828235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800493&cid=t_194864_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FRvDb86Xq4o8%2F Dancing with the Stars is a good example of what you can do with your body if you put your mind to it. But it’s also becoming an example of just how fragile your body is. The contestants on the show have been getting injured so badly that they implemented a new rule where contestants can only practice a maximum of five hours per day. (Only. Five hours is quite a lot if you’re not in the best shape.) The contestants they have chosen are of all different fitness levels. Just yesterday, Tom DeLay has indicated that he has a “pre-stress fracture” in his foot. DeLay is currently rehearsing for the season opener of the show, which will begin on September 21st. People should remember that it’s possible to get in great shape, but you have to pay attention to your bo... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800493 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:45:44 +0100 2800493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751833&cid=t_194864_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F01%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-8%2F This article examines trends in hip fracture rates in Canada over a 21 year period. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Canada, Hip Fracture, Morbidity (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751833 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:27:05 +0100 2751833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657879&cid=t_194864_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyelomablog.com%2F2009%2F07%2F30%2Fballoon-kyphoplasty-for-spinal-compression-fracture%2F I got this alert last night, and it may apply to myeloma patients who have had spinal compression fractures. Balloon Kyphoplasty for Spinal Compression Fracture At 1 month, kyphoplasty patients had significantly greater improvements in global quality of life, back pain, and function than did controls. In vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, two minimally invasive procedures for spinal compression fractures, cement is injected into damaged vertebrae to prevent further compression and to alleviate pain. In kyphoplasty, a balloon is inflated within the vertebra to restore normal height and shape, and cement is injected into the resulting cavity. Although both procedures have been in use for longer than a decade, few data support long-term safety and efficacy of either one. With funding from a kyph... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657879 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:47:42 +0100 2657879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353901&cid=t_194864_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F7yhV3nLG9x0%2F If you’re flying and the pilot has put on the Buckle Seatbelts sign, don’t think of it as a suggestion. It’s serious. How serious? A woman from Texas ignored the sign, which the pilot activitated because of turbulence. She went to the bathroom and when the air turbulance rocked the plane, she was thrown up to the ceiling and back down again, breaking her neck. According to this ABC article, Texas Woman Breaks Neck, Back In Airplane Turbulence, the woman sustained a broken neck that was similar to Christopher Reeves - a so-called hangman’s fracture. Two other passengers on the flight suffered more minor injuries. ~~~~ Image: MorgueFile.com (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353901 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:23 +0100 2353901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348047&cid=t_194864_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F04%2Fthe-john-thomas-sign%2F The John Thomas (JT) sign is also known as Throckmorton’s sign. The sign can only be found in men - a patient has a positive JT sign if his penis points towards the side of pathology on a radiograph of the pelvis. The sign tends to be commented on by middle-aged male radiologists and orthopedists suffering [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348047 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:00:31 +0100 2348047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276500&cid=t_194864_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2F6-weeks-post.html 6 weeks post accidentOriginally uploaded by anneticsHere's a snapshot of the Xray I had done today on my clavicle. It has actually been hurting more in the past week, but the orthopedic PA says that it is still in a good position, and that it is beginning to heal. I'm very grateful that I did not require surgery and will try to be patient. I have a lot of pain in my arm and shoulder area and I guess that may subside once the fracture heals? The physical therapist was pleased with the range of motion of my shoulder joint and got me started on some simple exercises to build my core strength up again. The pain in my back doesn't seem to be improving much these days but I guess that is not too surprising. In my mind, 6 weeks was the magic point when I thought I would feel better, and 8 weeks t... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276500 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:47:00 +0100 2276500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040044&cid=t_194864_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5590 from the Malaysian Medical Resources Cancer Will Soon Be Leading Cause of Death Worldwide, Avandia May Increase Fracture Risk in Diabetic Women, Warm-Up Exercises Reduce Injury Risk in Young Athletes (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040044 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2040044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1938847&cid=t_194864_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Ftemporal-bone-fracture-ct.html These are the high resolution CT images through the temporal bone of a case of RTA who presented with CSF ottorhea following the injury. CT images reveal hemomastoid and hemotympanum along with fracture through the mastoid extending to the cranial cavity and tegmen tympani. From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1938847 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:28:00 +0100 1938847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1791966&cid=t_194864_115_f&fid=37661&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnottotallyrad.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Finterview-with-vampire-suit.html Last month, I blogged about the need for a randomized clinical trial of parachutes. Looks like the experiment has already begun in Norway...I'm just thankful that that vampire suiting hasn't hit, so to speak, our area trauma centers yet.(via Geekologie) (Source: Not Totally Rad) Not Totally Rad blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791966 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:48:00 +0100 1791966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1660776&cid=t_194864_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3782 So what’s the diagnosis And before any blur medical student asks, no, there really isn’t any bone in that organ (Spotted in ClicheGal) a Another unusual Xray (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1660776 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1660776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1538412&cid=t_194864_136_f&fid=36165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpurpleride.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fworse-instead-of-better.html Richard started his new chemo regimen last week. Seems to be going ok, but unfortunately his back is no better. In fact, it's worse. Lots of pain in his left leg.Anyway on Friday he was to get another MRI. Our usual hospital was flooded (with water) last week, so he was sent to another to be "worked in". He was there all day. They are really busy and a little disorganized.He has more compression at L4. Possibilities for treatment include nerve root injection or vertebroplasty.Sigh....Blogged with the Flock Browser (Source: The Beast...) The Beast... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1538412 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:51:00 +0100 1538412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=948830&cid=t_194864_111_f&fid=36538&url=http%3A%2F%2Fernursey.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fsometimes-even-though-heart-rate-is.html Sometimes, even though the heart rate is strong and there is no problem with the breathing you have to drop everything and take care of the newcomer right now. One such patient came in by private car, he was laying in the back seat, pale, cool and diaphoretic. My first assumption is that he was having a heart attack but then I saw his boot. He and his friends had been out hunting and he had slipped on a wet rock while crossing water, the hunting boot he wore was soaked in blood, a hint of what was underneath. Obviously in severe pain, he didn't make a sound while we gently assisted him out of the car and onto a gurney, but his jaw was clenched so hard it was blanched.We took him straight to a room, while one nurse obtained vital signs another started an IV while a third went for the doctor... ERnursey - An emergency room nurse blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=948830 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:08:00 +0100 948830