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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Spinal Injuries
Author February 15, 2022
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Spinal Injuries

Spinal injuries are seen in most road traffic accidents, fall injuries, or direct impacts. Vertebral fractures with or without spinal cord injuries should be assessed for proper management and to prevent long-term complications. Spinal Cord brief anatomy 35% of the canal at the level of the atlas (C1) 50 % of the canal at the […]

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