The elbow joint injury and the ipsilateral fractures of distal radius are rare but different. Objective. To analyze character part in connection with peculiarities traumatic energy intensity, to consider treatment options such trauma cases. Methods. study is based on retrospective clinical observation 8 patients radius(3 men 5 women, average age 39 ± 5). Besides fracture 1 patient had luxation ...

The initial management of the polytrauma patient follows the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) practice of airway and cervical spine control, breathing and circulation. Assessment of injuries takes place initially in the form of a primary survey, during which time life-threatening injuries are excluded. This is followed by a secondary survey when a more detailed assessment of injuries is carr...

INTRODUCTION The authors present an interesting case of a 19-year-old male who presented as a polytrauma patient following a fall from a height. PRESENTATION OF CASE He was initially managed on the intensive care unit with intracranial pressure bolt monitoring after being intubated and sedated and having his other traumatic injuries stabilized. Upon attempting to wean sedation and extubation ...