A retrospective study of all paediatric fractures presenting to hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland
in 2000 was undertaken. It showed that the incidence of fractures was 20.2/1000/year and …

We investigated the epidemiology, assessment and outcome of acute atraumatic limp in 243
children under the age of 14 years presenting to a paediatric accident and emergency …

Background: One of the most important limitations of standard pulse oximeters is the inability
to detect changes in respiratory rate until oxygenation is affected. This study sought to …

Two methods of reduction for anterior dislocation of the shoulder were compared in 111
patients. Milch's technique was found to be atraumatic and relatively painless. Greater …

Children frequently present to the accident and emergency (A&E) department in pain. Most
presentations are acute, but children with pain of longer duration also present. Children also …

Injuries are the major cause of morbidity among children and adolescents in developed
countries, but there is a lack of consensus on the relationship between socioeconomic status …

Monteggia fracture-dislocations are uncommon in childhood. Correct early diagnosis is
essential to avoid elbow dysfunction and the necessity for open reduction of the radial head …

Many different methods for assessing injury severity have appeared in the literature. This
paper discusses the commonly used measures, many of which are subjective and depend …

OBJECTIVES: To measure the age and sex distribution of self reported sports and leisure
injuries in a 12 month retrospective recall period among a representative national sample of …

Epidemiological review and proposed management of ‘scaphoid’... : European Journal of
Emergency Medicine Epidemiological review and proposed management of ‘scaphoid’ …