V-shaped lacerations can be challenging to close.They always leave an awkward, flimsy flap that feels like it should either be stretched too tightly or cut off leaving a gaping, unwieldy chunk of skin missing. Here is a slick way to close a V-shaped laceration that gives the flap its best chance to survive.
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X-rays or Ultrasounds for fractures?
Bones are very echogenic, which makes their ultrasound appearance a bright white line that is often easy to see – particularly in the case of superficial long bones. That’s what makes ultrasound a great way to find fractures. Let’s look at some examples.
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