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Of the following, which treatment is appropriate for the respective scenario? (order reprints or request permission)Tj Disclaimer. hb```e``z Bl@hOOKe_ %fAG=&=t348[9KwjIa|,oQZK]btA]}~ Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2016; 50: 597-600. Oct. 8, 2015 0 likes 22,539 views. Split Anterior Tibial Tendon Transfer. Tornetta and Collins 1 (1996) reported 25 patients in whom a partial medial parapatellar arthrotomy was performed with the knee in a semi-extended position (15-degree bend of the knee joint), with two-thirds of the the retinaculum split. A similar study found 95% sensitivity at a volume of 155 mL. An arthrotomy is indicated in these cases. 2019 Jun;8(3):221-225. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1683365. Results: 0000003779 00000 n central (abdominal) obesity, dyslipidemia (high triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins), high blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose levels. q 1 0 0 1 72 557 cm (www.jbjs.org)Tj J Orthop Traum 2012; 26: 3479. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2016; 50: 597-600. PMID: 22215059, Your email address will not be published. PMID: Metzger et al. 10 0 0 10 198.30501 439 Tm 454 0 l <>stream Drape the knee with sterile towels, exposing only the sterilized skin of the knee. eCollection 2021 Dec. Patel AH, Wilder JH, Lee OC, Ross AJ, Vemulapalli KC, Gladden PB, Martin MP 3rd, Sherman WF. 21.02501 1 Td 2023 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved. Introduction Provides exposure to distal tibia ankle joint talar dome Indications include ORIF of pilon fractures ankle arthrodesis total ankle arthroplasty I&D of infected ankles removal of loose bodies Intermuscular plane Intermuscular plane extensor hallucis longus (deep peroneal nerve) extensor digitorum longus (deep peroneal nerve) Preparation Browning BB, Ventimiglia AV, Dixit A, Illical E, Urban WP, Jauregui JJ. gentamycin), If concern for fecal or clostridial infection, add high dose penicillin (i.e. Some authors recommend gently ranging the joint to increase visualization of extrusion of fluid. Soft tissue injury that penetrates the joint space and exposes the joint space to the environment. The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 0000003871 00000 n One study found that CT scanning of the joint had superior performance to saline loading test in the detection of joint injury. Unique videos published in our learning community. As saline is injected, inspect joint for saline extrusion. 0 g Careers. The preponderance (53% to 91%) of traumatic ar-throtomies occur in the knee1-3, and such injuries occur more commonly in males2,4. Diagnosis can be made clinically with the inability to perform a straight leg raise and confirmed with radiographs of the knee. Evaluation of periarticular traumatic wounds for joint penetration is a common clinical concern for orthopaedic surgeons. dedicated hip arthroscopy instruments required. The saline solution load test helps to determine if a wound extends into the knee joint. Also known as "traumatic arthrotomy". Browning BB et al. Some error has occurred while processing your request. /T1_1 1 Tf Lumbar Spine. 0 g Traumatic Arthrotomy. 0000001148 00000 n -72 -557 m 0000001272 00000 n 0000003962 00000 n Treatment is observation, NSAIDs, tramadol and corticosteroids for minimally symptomatic patients. There is a small body of literature indicating that computerized tomography (CT) scanning of the knee joint may have a significant role in ruling out traumatic arthrotomies. Calcaneal Lengthening Osteotomy. Answer 4: Local wound care, tetanus prophylaxis, and administration of IV antibiotics have been showed to be appropriate for low-velocity intra-articular GSWs. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> Feathers T et al. *A=`vttJx;vEYj;1 |H>$H!lllp"wAAGw^R. GO>G69#x=t4sq^Y\@+P(bt+G[lmmXFO+,,{.iFVN3e+WvbVu%KZ9%Hh0CCC7o=z&MtQFTN 8{^~ ===++kv=zRA~&rBi6lijj*F 4? ( and click on the [Reprints and)Tj First described in the orthopedic literature in 1978, this test involves challenging the knee joint by injecting a significant amount of sterile saline into the joint space and observing for extrusion of saline from the wound(s). Initial evaluation of periarticular wounds includes thorough examination of the wound and plain radiographs. The study group included thirty-one female patients and twenty-five male patients with a combined average age of fifty years and an average body mass index of 30.9. ET midvastus approach. old incisions should, as best as possible, be crossed at 90 degrees. 0000001968 00000 n Sterilize the skin of the lower extremity from distal quadriceps to proximal calf with betadine or chlorhexidine. and then performing a CT yield better sensitivity? 0 g BT flex knee to 90 degrees to gain exposure to entire knee joint; Extension . . <>stream None of the following authors or any immediate family member has received anything of value from or has stock or stock options held in a commercial company or institution related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article: Dr. Brubacher, Dr. Grote, and Dr. Tilley. Place the knee in gentle flexion, which can be maintained with a towel roll. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies 2023 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved, Approaches | Knee Medial Parapatellar Approach, most structures of the anterior aspect of knee, support heel when knee is flexed to 90 degrees, spinal, epidural, sciatic and/or femoral blocks, tape sandbag under hip to internally rotate leg, divide subcutaneous tissues below skin incision, take care not to damage the anterior insertion of the medial meniscus (irrelevant for TKA), if difficult to flip patella then extend incision between rectus femoris and vastus medialis proximally, if contractures continue to prevent dislocation of the patella then can detach tibial tuberosity bone block and reattach afterwards with a screw, flex knee to 90 degrees to gain exposure to entire knee joint, incise between rectus femoris and vastus medialis, split underlying vastus intermedius to expose femur, proximal portion of the arthrotomy extends into the muscle belly of the vastus medialis, patella can be difficult to evert and is subluxated laterally instead, muscle belly of the vastus medialis is lifted off the intermuscular septum, preserving the blood supply to the patella, preserving the anatomy of the quadriceps tendon (maintains stability of knee), at risk during lateral retinacular release, may be last remaining blood supply after medial parapatellar approach and fat pad excision, saphenous nerve becomes subcutaneous on medial aspect of knee after piercing the fascia between the sartorius and gracilis, saphenous nerve then gives of infrapatellar branch that provides sensory to the anteromedial aspect of the knee, if cut during surgery, resect and bury end to decrease chance of painful neurom, cutaneous blood supply may be tenuous in cases of previous surgery (revision TKA) or poor host (rheumatoid etc. Generally, primary closure of the wound is contraindicated. 102 0 obj 0 g Under sterile conditions, fill a 60mL syringe with sterile normal saline (+/- 1-2 cc methylene blue). Background: The saline load test has been used to evaluate for traumatic arthrotomy in orthopedics. Orthop Rev (Pavia). 96 16 Diagnosis and Management of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Technical Considerations and Fluoroscopy in Percutaneous Fixation of the Pelvis Biomechanics and Clinical Outcomes of Partial Meniscectomy, Privacy Policy (Updated December 15, 2022). In order to effectively diagnose 50% of the arthrotomies, 75 mL of injected fluid was needed; the volumes that were needed in order to effectively diagnose 75%, 90%, 95%, and 99% of the arthrotomies were 110, 145, 155, and 175 mL, respectively. Would you like email updates of new search results? Current treatment of traumatic arthrotomy includes intravenous antibiotics and surgical irrigation and dbridement. \240doi:10.2106/JBJS.G.01682 )Tj An intraarticular injection of dilute methylene blue might provide a more easily recognized endpoint, with a smaller volume of injection. Saline Load Test for Detecting Traumatic Arthrotomy in the Wrist. S Allegra PR, Sanchez RA, Huntley S, Latta L, Desai SS, Kaplan J, Aiyer A. -13.95751 1.00001 Td Historically, the saline load test has been the diagnostic test of choice for assessing traumatic arthrotomy; however, CT has recently been shown to have excellent sensitivity and specificity for detecting open knee joint injuries. Distal Femur Fracture ORIF with Single Lateral Plate. Detection of traumatic arthrotomy of the knee using the saline solution load test In order to detect 95% of 1-cm inferolateral arthrotomies of the knee with use of the saline solution load test, 155 mL must be injected. A laceration into the joint exposes the normally sterile intra-articular contents to external contamination. Background: Before An arthrotomy is indicated in these cases. Injury. <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Height 390/Length 66931/Name/X/Subtype/Image/Type/XObject/Width 900>>stream PMID: Your email address will not be published. S This site needs JavaScript to work properly. PMID: 17762473, Konda SR et al. (Permissions] link. proximal portion of the arthrotomy extends into the muscle belly of the vastus . That is to say, either study alone with a positive finding promptly concludes the diagnostic process, but either study alone with a negative finding leaves diagnostic uncertainty. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Are you sure you want to trigger topic in your Anconeus AI algorithm? 0000000016 00000 n Moreover, in the absence of IA pathology, IA gunshot injuries do not appear to necessitate surgical debridement to decrease the risk of infection. your express consent. retrospectively reviewed the demographics, interventions, infection rates, and other complications after intra-articular (IA) gunshot wounds. Orthopedic Emergencies 2017. proximal . Epidemiology. Posterior Approach to Thoracolumbar Spine. Full article PDFs linked to scientific journals. There is little data in the literature about what constitutes a high-risk injury aside from deeply penetrating trauma such as gunshot and stab wounds. <> [Metzger, Carney, Booher. 105 0 obj endobj endobj J Bone Joint Surg Am. Computed tomography scan to detect traumatic arthrotomies and identify periarticular wounds not requiring surgical intervention: an improvement over the saline load test. may extend to distal two thirds of femur; incise between rectus femoris and vastus medialis; split underlying vastus intermedius to expose femur; Variations . Bariteau JT et al. more severe Gustillo-Anderson classification. They reported that the incidence of infection after IA gunshot injuries is low with the routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis. )Tj The purpose of this study was to determine the volume of saline required to detect traumatic arthrotomy of the ankle. /T1_1 1 Tf Injury 2013; 44: 14981501. Hip Anterior Approach (Smith-Petersen) Hip Anterolateral Approach (Watson-Jones) Hip Medial Approach. vancomycin), If significant soft tissue injury, add gram negative coverage like late generation cephalosporin, extended-spectrum penicillin, or aminoglycoside (i.e. <>>> Goyal N, Bohl DD, Frank RM, Slikker W 3rd, Fernandez JJ, Cohen MS, Wysocki RW. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. Methods: Physician votes on our clinical treatment polls. ), skin is supplied by perforating arteries which run in the muscular fascia so any medial or lateral skin flaps (if needed) should be just below (deep to) the fascia to avoid. Keblish15 has developed and re-ported on the use of a lateral reti-nacular approach for the valgus knee. Results: None of the 31 patients with -iaCT had a knee infection at a mean follow-up of 291.0 548.1 days. Ponseti Technique in the Treatment of Clubfoot. Knee Arthroscopy - Approaches - Orthobullets Shoulder Approaches Humerus Approaches Elbow Approaches Forearm & Wrist Approaches Hand Approaches Acetabulum Approaches Hip Approaches Thoracic Spine Lumbar Spine Updated: Aug 2 2018 Knee Arthroscopy } David Abbasi MD Bullets 91 Questions 2 Cases 1 Evidence 5 Video/Pods 2 4.8 ( 16 ) 2 Topic Podcast al., 2009). -8.971 0 Td TECHNIQUE STEPS. 454 0 l A summarised guide on these often frequently carried out proceduresv - arthrocentesis & arthrotomy. ( to use material from this)Tj 14. eCollection 2020 Jan. J Orthop Case Rep. 2021 Mar;11(3):107-112. doi: 10.13107/jocr.2021.v11.i03.2110. Views on the site, app, or social media channels. -15.60901 0 Td Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases 2014; 72: 61-9. Required fields are marked *. Irrigation and Debridement of Septic Hip - Approaches - Orthobullets. `1AAGGKhh(t H$*(P( located just lateral to peroneus tertius and superficial peroneal nerve and medial to lateral malleolus can trace out superficial peroneal nerve prior to incision Anterocentral function anterior viewing portal location and technique not commonly utilized due to danger to dorsal pedis artery medial to EDL and lateral to EHL Posterolateral function Wolters Kluwer Health endobj ( )Tj Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. retrospectively reviewed the overall treatment costs associated with isolated low-energy GSWs to the extremity and the estimate cost savings associated with a single-dose IV antibiotic strategy administered in the emergency room for patients with simple GSWs. 0000001528 00000 n government site. Diagnosis is made clinically by assessing the size and nature of the external wound as well as obtaining radiographs of the bone at the location of the soft tissue injury. Intra-articular gas seen on radiograph or the development of septic arthritis following a peri-articular wound are generally considered definitive signs of knee joint penetration. Cards published by our editorial team or personal cards created by our users. BT 0000001672 00000 n Treatment depends on location of fracture but generally requires immediate IV antibiotics and urgent irrigation and debridement followed by surgical fixation as needed. -72 -471 m evaluation for traumatic arthrotomy of the knee Treatment Nonoperative urgent IV antibiotics, tetanus prophylaxis, and extremity stabilization and dressing indications initial treatment for all open fractures a soft tissue wound in proximity to a fracture should be treated as an open fracture until proven otherwise Number of times users have rated our content. Epub 2016 Dec 12. Knee & Sports Pediatrics Recon Hand Foot & Ankle Pathology Basic Science Anatomy TECHNIQUES Trauma Spine Shoulder & Elbow Knee & Sports Pediatrics Recon Hand Foot & Ankle Pathology Approaches FEATURES Cards QBank Cases Topics Evidence Posts Videos Events PEAK & Study Plans PASS Self-Assessment Exam POCL FREE CME Price Chart (Detection of Traumatic Arthrotomy of the Knee Using the Saline)Tj Setup, Positioning, and Joint access. Periarticular wound equivalent to no traumatic arthrotomy (pw = (-TAK)) was defined as OR evaluation revealing no arthrotomy or -iaCT (and -SLT if performed) with follow-up revealing no septic knee. (Publisher Information)Tj Definition: a deep laceration that extends into the joint capsule, exposing the intra-articular surface to the environment, History: Mechanisms that should raise suspicion for violation of the joint capsule include penetrating trauma (knives, sharp objects, gunshot), falls, or other high energy injuries, Traumatic Arthrotomy Workup Flow (epmonthly.com), Bariteau JT et al. Different training hospitals using our PASS training platform. patella can be difficult to evert and is subluxated laterally instead. 0.68236 0.1098 0.1647 rg Methods: Forty-two patients undergoing elective ankle arthroscopy were prospectively enrolled. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help endobj Quite useful for orthopaedic residents, GPs and med students. Future areas of research must focus on further validation of CT evaluation and its use in other major joints, standardizing antibiotic treatment, and further delineating the role of nonsurgical management in minor injuries. %%EOF Open knee joint injuries--an evidence-based approach to management. Technique guides are not considered high yield topics for orthopaedic standardized exams including ABOS, EBOT and RC. presence of different types of knee deformity,easiercorrectionofsevere deformity by eliminating a tight PCL, increased predictability in res-toration of knee kinematics, im-proved range of motion, and poten-tially minimized polyethylene wear because of the option to use more congruent articular surfaces.8-11 Fur-thermore, the PCL can rupture post- Diagnosis of Traumatic Ankle Arthrotomies Using Saline Load Tests, Methylene Blue, and Radiopaque Tracer: A Cadaveric Study. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). /T1_2 1 Tf Exam findings suspicious for joint capsule involvement: Extravasation of joint fluid straw colored, viscous, sometimes oily in appearance, Always obtain at least two views at right angles to each other (i.e. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! Gun shot wounds (GSWs) are high energy injuries that contribute to extensive soft tissue damage and comminuted bony fractures. The Effectiveness of Saline Load Test in Detecting Simulated Traumatic Elbow Arthrotomies: A Cadaveric Investigation. In one series, a volume of 194 mL was required to achieve a 95% sensitivity for small injuries. There are no studies that directly compare CT to saline loading in a randomized fashion and no studies that propose a definitive algorithm combining these two modalities to exclude knee joint injury. Bleeding is controlled; the wound base seems appreciable though somewhat limited by maceration of tissue. PMID: 21768902, Keese GR et al. J Wrist Surg. 2016 Dec;50(6):597-600. doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2016.01.004. 0000001774 00000 n Saline load with advanced imaging has highest sensitivity for ruling out traumatic arthrotomy. Inoculation of the joint often results in septic arthritis. eCollection 2022. You are consulted multiple times over the weekend on patients that have sustained gunshot wounds (GSW). 2023 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved, Ohio Health Orthopedic Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery. Little is known about the volume of injected intra-articular saline solution that is needed to effectively rule in or rule out a traumatic arthrotomy of the knee. %PDF-1.6 % Effectiveness of the saline load test in diagnosis of simulated traumatic ankle arthrotomies. q 1 0 0 1 72 471 cm (The PDF of the article you requested follows this cover page. MeSH J. Orthop. A saline load test (SLT) is the most common, non-surgical approach and diagnostic test for traumatic knee injuries involving the joint. JAAOS - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons28(3):102-111, February 1, 2020. Preoperative Patient Care. J Orthop Trauma 2007; 21: 442443. technically difficult procedure due to deep location of hip joint and high congruity (as compared to knee and shoulder) significant learning curve. The accuracy of the saline load test in the diagnosis of traumatic knee arthrotomies. Open Knee Joint Injuriesan evidence-based approach to management. A knee effusion may result from acute or chronic conditions. Hip Direct Lateral Approach (Hardinge, Transgluteal) Hip Posterior Approach (Moore or Southern) Thoracic Spine. ( )Tj endstream 104 0 obj Most orthopedic authors conclude that saline loading test alone is either insufficiently sensitive to rule out joint violation when used alone or that a significant amount of fluid must be injected to achieve adequate sensitivity. When the patella was subluxed laterally, the trochlear groove was used as a bed for the instruments and nail. /T1_2 1 Tf Type in at least one full word to see suggestions list. 0 0 1 rg endobj Operative Treatment for Resistant Clubfoot. J Orthop Trauma 2007; 21: 442443. /Im0 Do Consider CT to assess for intraarticular air, Obtain emergency orthopedics consultation for all open joints and administer antibiotics and update tetanus in all patients, Open joints ED evaluation and management, How to confidently rule out traumatic arthrotomy of the knee. BT 150 cc saline load into joint has high negative predictive value and 95% sensitivity in detecting small joint injuries. 10 0 0 10 161.70999 483.99988 Tm The injection of normal saline solution at a rate of 5 mL/sec through an 18-gauge needle was continued while the knee was moved through a range of motion until fluid extravasated from the iatrogenic laceration. TECHNIQUE STEPS. Answer 5: Primary closure of the GSW is contraindicated. (Reprints and Permissions)Tj Indications Generally, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is performed for destruction of joint cartilage either from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis/inflammatory arthritis, posttraumatic degenerative joint disease, or osteonecrosis/joint collapse with cartilage destruction. <> 0 0 1 rg Please try after some time. 8600 Rockville Pike 0 0 1 rg PMC (This is an enhanced PDF from The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery)Tj 13.2 -2.00001 Td 97 0 obj Nguyen et al. Ohio Health Orthopedic Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery. 2007 Aug;21(7):442-3. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e31812e5186. A systematic review of the literature. He has some pain with range of motion of his knee but states that his pain is mostly around the area of the laceration. ranges between 1.8% to 27% depending on the bone involved and fracture characteristics. Sensitivity of the saline load test with and without methylene blue dye in the diagnosis of artificial traumatic knee arthrotomies. Open Knee Joint Injuriesan evidence-based approach to management. A laceration into the joint exposes the normally sterile intra-articular contents to external contamination, Inoculation of the joint often results in septic arthritis, Laceration over joint which may be large or small, Probe to bottom of wound with hemostat or q-tip. Are you sure you want to trigger topic in your Anconeus AI algorithm? Answer 4: Local wound care, tetanus prophylaxis, and administration of IV antibiotics have been showed to be appropriate for low-velocity intra-articular GSWs. You can read the full text of this article if you: You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Open fractures are fractures with direct communication to the external environment. ( 2009;91:66-70. 101 0 obj yj3wNUn%oNd{e]i document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Note: this service is provided by a third party, we do not collect your information in any way. 18.71898 1.00001 Td endobj Initial evaluation of periarticular wounds includes thorough examination of the wound and plain radiographs. 0000001875 00000 n Plain radiographs are negative for fracture. FN0370q080p8 QW(&0`fw9m8+#Dc5@ 2 Much of the above literature reveals deficiencies of sensitivity for evaluation of traumatic arthrotomy. -5.721 0 Td xref Brubacher, Jacob W. MD; Grote, Caleb W. MD, PhD; Tilley, Michael B. MD. An official website of the United States government. He reports falling onto his left knee, then sliding to a stop under a parked car, colliding with a grate on the street. -15.69098 0 Td H{LJI6R$j Qlfj5\B$r-\VDnco}u=oHGGA---MMFMnJg9882k|=yv[7CCCa:[qq#J5w233MLLd U /_t>}I[KKK^"Khx-=="ccc~(ZB==qZ97owY}}}vv6V\~~~iUhBry1SQQAUf!11q*G;vhnnN\T_6|}}%. endobj The incidence of infection after IA gunshot injuries is low with the routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis. the tibia is the most common site of post-surgical osteomyelitis following surgical treatment of open fractures, delay in defintive soft tissue coverage greater than 7 days. 15 0 0 15 72 513.99997 Tm The purpose of the present study was to determine the appropriate volume and needle location for the diagnosis of a traumatic knee arthrotomy and to assess the effect of associated variables, including knee circumference, body mass index, and sex. Ligaments, cartilages, and tendons are key structures both around and outside the joint. /T1_0 1 Tf Q Unique people that have viewed our content. ?Yfy{{O0X|}!55566;giR%H?-_jm T+44TvGUUU. While these injuries can occur at any The accuracy of the saline load test in the diagnosis of traumatic knee arthrotomies. The site is secure. 2023 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved. Knee osteoarthritis is degenerative disease of the knee joint that causes progressive loss of articular cartilage. /T1_2 1 Tf They reported that the overall cost associated with isolated low-energy GSWs to the extremity is high. Sterilize the skin of the lower extremity from distal quadriceps to proximal calf with betadine or chlorhexidine. While the procedure itself is relatively straightforward, there is debate in the orthopedic literature over how well it performs and what amount of fluid must be injected to truly rule out a small arthrotomy. /T1_2 1 Tf Are you sure you want to trigger topic in your Anconeus AI algorithm? Please try again soon. Springer, Cham, Metzger et al. 106 0 obj 18.921 -2.00001 Td Aspirate as the needle is advanced. Effectiveness of the saline load test in diagnosis of traumatic elbow arthrotomies. Nguyen et al. endobj You are on your orthopedic trauma rotation at a busy Level 1 trauma center. For GSWs with trans-abdominal trajectories, the laparotomy takes precedence over arthrotomy. 99 0 obj ET 0.68236 0.1098 0.1647 RG 98 0 obj 96 0 obj doi: 10.7759/cureus.20793. midvastus approach. PMID: 23287770, Konda SR et al. Administration of intravenous antibiotics without arthrotomy for a bullet lodged in the iliac wing after passing through the left hip with no intra-abdominal injury, Administration of intravenous antibiotics and local wound care for a retained intra-articular bullet of the hip, Administration of intravenous antibiotics without arthrotomy for a trans-abdominal GSW with the bullet lodged in the femoral neck, Arthrotomy for a bullet lodged in the iliac wing after passing through the left hip with no intra-abdominal injury, Local wound care with primary closure of a GSW through the forearm musculature with no fractures or neurovascular injury. mike calta show cast,
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