Title of article
Step by Step Approach to Interpretation of Pediatric Elbow Radiography
Author/Authors
Hedayat, Ehsan Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shariati Hospital - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Apostolou, Nicolas Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Centre Hospitalier Henri Duffaut - Avignon, France , Mohammadi, Mohammad Aref Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shariati Hospital - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Nabian, Mohammad Hossein Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shariati Hospital - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Pages
5
From page
7
To page
11
Abstract
Pediatric elbow traumas are common and may be cause of different types of injuries such as soft tissue, bony, or cartilage injuries. Fall on an outstretched hand is the most common mechanism of injury that results in hyperextension or valgus load to the elbow .
Compared with adults, higher incidence and variability of elbow fracture patterns in pediatrics make these injuries difficult to recognize . Almost 70% of all pediatric fractures are related to upper extremity. Supracondylar humerus fracture is most common. The second and third common fractures are lateral humeral condyle and medial humeral epicondyle fractures .
Interpretation of pediatric elbow radiography needs a systematic approach to prevent misdiagnosis. In this study, we explained a six-step approach to elbow radiography for better diagnosis of the injury.
Keywords
Elbow , Humeral Fractures , Pediatrics , Radiography
Journal title
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2502089
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