Supracondylar spur

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall with direct blow to elbow.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

No joint effusion. No acute fracture or traumatic malalignment identified. Incidental supracondylar spur.

Case Discussion

Supracondylar spurs are anatomical variants that should not be confused with an osteochondroma. The typical location and tip pointing towards the joint are key features of a supracondylar spur.

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