Lateral humeral condyle fracture

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of fall on her elbow.

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Fracture through the lateral humeral condyle with joint effusion displacing the anterior and posterior fat pads.

Case Discussion

Lateral humeral condyle fractures are the second most common pediatric elbow fracture after supracondylar fractures.

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