Damage control orthopedics (DCO)
Author May 7, 2022
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Damage control orthopedics (DCO)

Damage control orthopedics (DCO) is an approach that contains and stabilizes orthopedic injuries so that the patient’s overall physiology can improve. A principle of treatment designed to reduce the systemic burden of surgical procedures on the already traumatized patient See also: Fat Embolism Syndrome See also: Distraction Osteogenesis See also: External Fixator Principles See also: […]

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Thoracolumbar Spinal Injury
Author February 16, 2022
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Thoracolumbar Spinal Injury

A thoracolumbar spinal injury is a common form of spinal injury as a thoracolumbar region is the most prone site of injury among spinal trauma. 15-20% of fracture occurs in the thoracolumbar region and neurological injury is seen in approximately 20% of cases. The thoracolumbar region is prone to injury as it is much stiffer […]

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