The fracture extends into the trochlear groove. Figure 6a. A displaced lateral condyle fracture of the humerus. Figure 6b. This patient underwent an open reduction and percutaneous pinning of this ...

Supracondylar fractures constitute the most common pediatric elbow fracture. Complications of supracondylar fractures include neurovascular injuries and deformity, manifested by swelling and pain.

The capitulum is knob-shaped, and the trochlea is shaped like a spool. The borders of the distal (lower) humerus just above the elbow joint are called the supracondylar ridges. The bumps at the bottom ...

The borders of the distal (lower) humerus just above the elbow joint are called the supracondylar ridges. The bumps at the bottom of the humerus are called the epicondyles. Ligaments connect bone ...

Introduction Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) comprise <3% of all fractures in children and adolescents. While it is accepted that minimally displaced PHFs can be treated conservatively, the ...

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