Presentation
Fall onto the left elbow.
Patient Data
Age: 6 years
Gender: Female
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A moderately displaced supracondlylar fracture of the humerus can be seen with the capitellum dislocated completely beyond the anterior humeral line. A marked anterior and posterior fat pad sign can also be discerned.
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The fracture is nearly completely healed, the capitellum is in an anatomic position.
Case Discussion
Typical presentation of pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture.
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