Trauma - MSK Injuries 2

One yank of a toddler’s arm or a split-second dashboard hit can spell disaster for tiny nerves and big joints. Don’t let routine-looking fractures and dislocations blindside you on exam day—or in the trauma bay.

In this episode, Chris and Mars break down four classic musculoskeletal injuries that love to show up on the shelf: mid-shaft clavicle fractures with Erb palsy, Nursemaid’s Elbow, posterior hip dislocations, and anterior hip dislocations. You’ll learn how to spot the tell-tale limb positions, understand the underlying nerve jeopardy, and master the swift interventions that save function (and medico-legal headaches).

We cover: ✅ Why more than 2 cm of clavicle shortening flips the switch from sling to surgery ✅ The “waiter’s-tip” arm and other neonate red flags you cannot ignore ✅ Hyper-pronation vs. supination-flexion—when each ...