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Orthopedic emergencies are relatively common and can be associated with a potentially limb- or even life-threatening clinical situation. Patients usually present in distress (often after a sudden event, for example, fall, car accident) and sometimes in chaotic circumstances of the emergency department, making examination and clinical management challenging.
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Askari, A., Mangwani, J. (2013). Trauma and Orthopedic Emergencies. In: Shergill, I., Arya, M., Upile, T., Arya, N., Dasgupta, P. (eds) Surgical Emergencies in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2876-2_4
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