And our broken arm and our separated shoulder and our unstable fracture of the fibula.
They are also indicated for the stabilization of unstable pelvic fractures in the field prior to transport.
However the biggest problem with the earlier designs was the failure to prevent collapse or rotation in inherently unstable fractures.
The types of acute catastrophic spinal injuries are those associated with unstable fractures and dislocations, intervertebral disc herniation, and transient quadriplegia.
Dynamic splinting is contraindicated If there is an unstable fracture, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or a bone to bone end feel.
On the other hand, an unstable, displaced intra-articular fracture is difficult to treat and has a poor prognosis without operative intervention.
The Halo brace is the most rigid cervical brace, used when limiting motion to the minimum that is essential, especially with unstable cervical fractures.
The injury was diagnosed as an unstable fracture of the metacarpal of the left index finger.
Percutaneous pinning is a technique used by orthopedic surgeons for the stabilisation of unstable fractures.
CT scans were obtained in all patients except patient 8 who could not be transported to the Department of Radiology because of an unstable pelvic fracture.