GOOD NEWS: We have fixed the DICOM uploading problem. New cases should work fine. More info radiopaedia.org/chat

Normal alignment of distal humerus and capitellum (diagram)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

Normal alignment of the distal humerus and capitellum 

A line drawn along the anterior border of the distal humerus (green) should intersect the long axis of the capitellum (purple) in the mid-third (area shaded light green).  

Case Discussion

In the setting of a painful elbow following a fall, if this line does not intersect the green area, but rather the red area then a supracondylar fracture should be suspected. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.