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American Family Physician
November 1, 2005
Forman, Forman & Rose |
A Clinical Approach to Diagnosing Wrist Pain Primary care physicians often are the first to evaluate and treat a patient with wrist pain. A detailed history alone may lead to a specific diagnosis in approximately 70% of patients who have wrist pain.   |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004
Daniels, Zook, & Lynch |
Hand and Wrist Injuries:Part I. Nonemergent Evaluation Diagnosis of upper extremity injuries depends on knowledge of basic anatomy and biomechanics of the hand and wrist. This article reviews an anatomic-based examination of the hand and wrist, allowing a quick evaluation of a patient in a nonemergent setting. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003
Coris & Lombardo |
Tarsal Navicular Stress Fractures Stress fractures of the tarsal navicular bone are being recognized with increasing frequency in physically active persons. Diagnosis is commonly delayed, and outcome often suffers because physicians lack familiarity with the condition. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Judd & Kim |
Foot Fractures Frequently Misdiagnosed as Ankle Sprains Most ankle injuries are straightforward ligamentous injuries. However, the clinical presentation of subtle fractures can be similar to that of ankle sprains, and these fractures are frequently missed on initial examination. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006
Leggit & Meko |
Acute Finger Injuries: Part II. Fractures, Dislocations, and Thumb Injuries Family physicians can treat most finger fractures and dislocations, but when necessary, prompt referral to an orthopedic or hand surgeon is important to maximize future function. Examination includes radiography and physical examination to detect fractures. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2003
Hatch & Hacking |
Evaluation and Management of Toe Fractures Toe fractures are one of the most common fractures diagnosed by primary care physicians. Published studies suggest that family physicians can manage most toe fractures with good results. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2003
Sanderlin & Raspa |
Common Stress Fractures Stress fractures are among the most common sports injuries and are frequently managed by family physicians. A stress fracture should be suspected in any patient presenting with localized bone or periosteal pain. |
Nursing
August 2011
Sandra C. Voda |
Bad breaks: A nurse's guide to distal radius fractures The most common upper extremity fracture, distal radius fracture accounts for an estimated 17% of fractures treated in the United States emergency departments and 16% of all fractures treated by orthopedic surgeons. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2004
Quillen, Wuchner & Hatch |
Acute Shoulder Injuries It is important that family physicians understand the anatomy of the shoulder, mechanisms of injury, typical physical and radiologic findings, approach to management of injuries, and indications for referral. |
Nurse Practitioner
June 2012
Jane E. Corrarino |
Stress fractures in runners Many runners in the United States are at risk for stress-related injuries, which are largely preventable. This article explores risks, pathophysiology, diagnostic considerations, and rehabilitation. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004
Old & Calvert |
Vertebral Compression Fractures in the Elderly Compression fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. Vertebral compression fractures usually are caused by osteoporosis. Family physicians can help patients prevent compression fractures by diagnosing and treating predisposing factors. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003
Brunner et al. |
Hip Fractures in Adults Hip fracture is a major public health problem in the United States. When hip fracture is detected early, appropriate treatment can minimize morbidity and mortality and prevent the rapid decline in quality of life that often is associated with this injury. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2002
S. Craig Humphreys |
Neuroimaging in Low Back Pain Patients commonly present to family physicians with low back pain. Because the majority of patients fully or partially recover within six weeks, imaging studies are generally not recommended in the first month of acute low back pain. |
Nursing
April 2010
Michelle D. Smeltzer |
Making a point about open fractures This article describes fractures, explains the difference between open and closed fractures, and tells how to care for a patient who's had an open fracture. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2004
Mark H. Ebell |
Point-of-Care Guides When should radiographs be obtained in patients with an ankle or foot injury? |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004
Kucik, Clenney & Phelan |
Management of Acute Nasal Fractures Treatment in the primary care setting begins with evaluating the injury, taking an accurate history of the situation in which the injury occurred, and ascertaining how the face and nose appeared and functioned before the injury occurred. |
American Journal of Nursing
August 2011
Karen Roush |
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Review This article provides an overview of osteoporosis, describes current recommendations for its prevention and treatment, and discusses nursing implications. |
AskMen.com
Kathleen Blanchard |
Penis Fracture Penis fractures are rare, but they certainly do happen. And immediate treatment is the only way to ensure your chances of successful recovery. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Richard Brunader |
Radiologic Bone Assessment in the Evaluation of Osteoporosis Because osteoporosis affects a large number of patients with potentially significant morbidity and mortality, it is important to identify patients at risk so that physicians can effectively intervene... |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
Campion & Maricic |
Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis in men is now recognized as an increasingly important public health issue. Increased awareness by physicians of risk factors for male osteoporosis -- and early diagnosis and treatment -- are needed to decrease the morbidity and mortality resulting from osteoporotic fractures. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006
Rao & Cherukuri |
Management of Hip Fracture: The Family Physician's Role One in five persons dies in the first year after sustaining a hip fracture, and those who survive past one year may have significant functional limitation. Although surgery is the main treatment for hip fracture, family physicians play a key role as patients' medical consultants. |
Nurse Practitioner
June 2009
Ivy M. Alexander |
Pharmacotherapeutic management of osteoporosis and osteopenia The estimated number of individuals with osteoporosis and osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis, continues to increase. |
Seasoned Cooking
July 2005
Michael Fick |
Dem Bones Unless we patients, our doctors, and the whole medical profession change our acts, our aging population, lazier lifestyles, and junk food diets will lead to half of Americans over the age of 50 having osteoporosis or being at high risk for it. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004
Thomas M. Zizic |
Pharmacologic Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures Of the drugs that have been approved for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis, the bisphosphonates (risedronate and alendronate) are most effective in reducing the risk of vertebral and nonvertebral fractures. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006 |
Recovering from a Hip Fracture: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is a hip fracture?... How do I know if I have a hip fracture?... Who gets hip fractures?... How is a hip fracture treated?... What can I expect after surgery?... |
