Elbow
Nursemaid's Elbow Reduction with Hyperpronation
Nursemaid's Elbow Reduction with Hyperpronation
Nursemaid's Elbow Reduction with Supination Technique
A nursemaid's elbow can be reduced by hyperpronation, or in this case, supination. For the supination technique...
Reduction of Elbow Dislocation
A technique for elbow reduction is demonstrated by Dr. Sukhjit Dhillon.
Elbow Reduction by Leverage Technique
Elbow Reduction by Leverage Technique
Elbow Arthrocentesis
Dr. Jess Mason reviews how to do an elbow arthrocentesis, with procedure performed by Physician Assistant Felicia Trasca
Septic Bursitis Aspiration
Jess Mason demonstrates a technique for aspirating the olecranon bursa. There is redness, warmth, and tenderness over the olecranon bursa, and it does not follow the anatomic pattern of the joint. The patient is able to fully range the joint and is focally tender to the bursa. The aspirate is seropurulent with chunks of crystals. Results showed uric acid crystals and staph aurerus, so this patient has both gout (in the bursa) and septic bursitis. He was treated with antibiotics and referred for to orthopedics for possible I&D of the bursa. Some cases of septic bursitis are managed by serial needle aspirations, and if the swelling resolves, sometimes with just antibiotics and NSAIDs. Be aware that these patients can become septic.
Aspiration of Olecranon Bursitis
If you are going to aspirate a bursitis the needle must be introduced through an area of skin that does not appear infected.