Orthopedics case #3- a 12yo with a swollen elbow

Posted on: July 19, 2016, by :

This 12yo healthy boy was pushed and fell back onto his hand. He is refusing to move the elbow, which is swollen. He has pain with all movement of his elbow and is most tender over the medial side.

The following X-rays were obtained:

Lat elbow epicond fx
Lateral view
AP elbow epicond fx
AP view

 

 

Oblique elbow epicond fx
Oblique

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Orthopedic faculty will provide clinical pearls related to this case 1 week after posting.

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