Demographics:
6 years old, Female
Indication:
Elbow pain
Case #1
Findings
- Acute supracondylar humeral fracture with slight posterior displacement of the distal fracture fragment
- Tiny ossific fragment along the anterior aspect of the distal humeral epiphysis, which may represent a fracture fragment in the joint space
- Large elbow joint effusion
- Soft tissue swelling about the elbow
Diagnosis
Supracondylar humeral fracture
Sample Report
Acute supracondylar humeral fracture with slight posterior displacement of the distal fracture fragment.
Tiny ossific fragment along the anterior aspect of the distal humeral epiphysis, which may represent a fracture fragment in the joint space.
Large elbow joint effusion.
Soft tissue swelling about the elbow.
Discussion