Orthopedic Emergencies
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Orthopedic emergencies are critical situations that necessitate immediate attention due to their potential life-threatening or limb-threatening consequences. Whether it’s a pelvic fracture from a high-velocity accident, a dislocated joint following a sports injury, or compartment syndrome complicating a limb injury, every moment counts in these scenarios. Recognizing the urgency of orthopedic emergencies requires a keen understanding of the key clinical indicators such as pain, deformity, and neurovascular compromise. You will be prepared to make a rapid assessment aided by imaging modalities that will enable you to make the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment decisions.
Jodi Chambers, PA-C, AT specializes in orthopedic surgery, bringing expertise and compassion to patient care. Throughout her 24-year career, Jodi has started several orthopedic walk-in-clinics in the Northeast Indiana area. She has also worked with a sports medicine surgeon, covered call for a level 11 trauma center, served on the executive committee to support a team of ortho NP/PA providers, and delivered presentations around the country that draw from her specialty expertise.
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