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Managing Shoulder Injuries in the Urgent Care: Fracture, Dislocation, and Overuse (Trauma CME)

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Fractures

  • Imaging for clavicle fracture should consist of a minimum of 2 views: AP view and serendipity view. The serendipity view is aimed 30°-45° cephalad.
  • Most clavicle fractures are treated conservatively; however, there is a recent trend toward operative intervention, especially for midshaft fractures, due to improved functional outcomes. It is important to recommend orthopedics follow-up.
  • Scapular fractures—even moderately displaced ones—are often managed conservatively, though there has been a trend toward increased operative fixations in these fractures, as well. These fractures are associated with other significant injuries, so ED evaluation is important.
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Authors

Mary Velagapudi, DO; Michelle Wilson, MD; Hope Ring, MD, FACEP

Peer Reviewed By

Chrysa Charno, PA-C, MBA, FCUCM; Dina Elnaggar, MD, MS, CAQSM; Michael P. M. Pond, MD

Publication Date

July 1, 2024

CME Expiration Date

July 1, 2027    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 4 AOA Category 2-B Credits.
4 AAFP Prescribed Credits
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits.

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