Rhabdomyolysis (RDM) is a disorder causing injury to muscle, particularly the sarcolemma of skeletal muscle. The process may be precipitated by acute traumatic injury (burn, crush, and exertion), disease (alcoholism), disorders of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, drugs (Hydroxymethylglutaryl–CoA Reductase Inhibitors— Statins [HMG-CoA]), and other various muscle membrane and ion channel dysfunctions. RDM is sometimes used interchangeably when discussing the process of myoglobinuria.

Shock occurs when the body's organs and tissues do not receive an adequate flow of blood. Inadequate blood flow deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen and allows the buildup of waste products. Shock is a medical emergency and can result in serious damage or even death.

Specific Nursing Care of Post-Operative Fracture Neck of Femur (Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Ireland)

Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control.

A sports injury is any bodily damage sustained during participation in competitive or non-competitive athletic activity. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue (i.e., muscles, ligaments, tendons).

Pelvic fractures can be a big challenge in caring for the injured patient. Pelvic fractures are important as a cause for morbidity and mortality. The mortality can be 30% with unstable pelvic ring injuries, and 10–12% of this percentage alone is due to blood loss. Multiple complications can occur during a pelvic fracture. This article will help nurses assess and manage patients with pelvic injuries. Topics covered in the article include basic anatomy of the pelvis, diagnostic tests performed after a pelvic fracture, types of pelvic fractures, management of pelvic fractures, and complications.

ThSprain injury to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint is referred to as turf toe. The incidence of this injury has increased over the years secondary to athletic fields being covered by artificial turf and also by increased flexibility of the toe box in athletic shoes. The pathogenesis of turf toe will be presented in this article. e Pathogenesis and Biomechanics of Turf Toe