Supracondylar fracture - adult

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Push bike accident. Direct blow onto elbow.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Fracture through the supracondylar region of the humerus with angulation of the distal fracture fragment. 

Case Discussion

Supracondylar fractures are less common in adults than in children. There are also more often complex and require internal fixation. 

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