Module
6: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Segment 3: Extremity Fractures & Orthopedic Bleeding
References labeled PEDS contain a pediatric element or primary focus.
Topic: Femur fractures & emergent management
- Arnold SC, Lagazzi E, Wagner RK, et al. Two big bones, one big decision: when to fix bilateral femur fractures. Injury. 2024;doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111610 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38861829/.
- Finch AS, Keim SM, Bellamkonda VR, et al. Does point-of-care ultrasound-guided nerve block for geriatric hip fracture analgesia in the emergency department improve outcomes? J Emerg Med. 2026;80:81-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.10.014 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41270324/.
- International Trauma Life Support. Utilization of traction splints with open femur fractures. 2012. https://www.itrauma.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/UtilizationofTractionSplintswithOpenFemurFracture_Nov2011.pdf.
- Pfeifer R, Klingebiel FK, Balogh ZJ, et al. Early major fracture care in polytrauma-priorities in the context of concomitant injuries: A Delphi consensus process and systematic review. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2024;97(4):639-650. doi: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004428 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39085995/.
Topic: Orthopedic bleeding
- Beser Z, Oguz AB, Koca A, et al. Students: A manikin study
- Pelvic compression device (binder) application training in medical students: A manikin study. J Trauma Nurs. 2022;29(6):298-304. doi: 10.1097/JTN.0000000000000682 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36350168/.
- Eustice C. R.I.C.E. treatment for acute musculoskeletal injury. 190446. verywellhealth; 2026. July 07, 2022. doi: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-rice-190446