Supracondylar fracture

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall at home.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Male
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There is an avulsion of the capitellum with rotation and posterior displacement well-visualized on sagittal reconstruction with an associated cortical avulsion. The anterior humeral line passes completely anterior to the capitellum. The ossification center of the capitellum is intact. A joint effusion is noted.

No other associated fracture is seen.

Case Discussion

A case of supracondylar fracture with angulation and posterior displacement of the capitellum.

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