Medial epicondyle fracture

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pulled elbow.

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male

Elbow joint

x-ray

Fracture of the medial humeral epicondyle. Overlying soft tissue swelling. 

Case Discussion

Typically an avulsion type injury. Common in children and adolescents. 

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