Supracondylar fracture - Gartland III

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from swings with severe elbow pain and deformity.

Patient Data

Age: 8
Gender: Female

Markedly displaced supracondylar fracture (Gartland III).

Case Discussion

Supracondylar fractures are classified using the Gartland classification into three main types. This represents the most severe type of displacement (type III).

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