Tibia and Fibula Fractures

What this episode covers

<br /> The fifth episode of the Fracture Season of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast focuses on fractures of the tibia and fibula, including the ankle. This episode also features a review of the neurovascular assessment of the lower extremity. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://cchmc.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?P=20">I am now proud to offer CME through Cincinnati Children&#8217;s. To claim CME &amp; ABP MOC Part 2, visit Cincinnati Children’s Online Courses and search ‘PEM Currents’.</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow me on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/PEMTweets">@PEMTweets</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PEMTweets">Check out my facebook page</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out <a href="http://pemblog.com">PEMBlog</a> for more great educational content, including <a href="http://pemcincinnati.com/blog/?s=Fracture+Fridays">seven years worth of Fracture Fridays posts</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> References<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bauer JM et al. Toddler&#8217;s Fractures: Time to Weight-bear With Regard to Immobilization Type and Radiographic Monitoring. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Boutis K et al. Sensitivity of a clinical examination to predict need for radiography in children with ankle injuries: a prospective study. Lancet. 2001;358(9299):2118.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sapru K et al. Management of the Toddler&#8217;s fracture with and without initial radiological evidence. Eur J Emerg Med. 2014;21(6):451.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Schuh AM wt al. Management of Toddler&#8217;s Fractures in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2016;32(7):452. <br />