Supracondylar spur

Case contributed by Servet Kahveci
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient fell, with tenderness around the elbow.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
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Info

There is a small bony spur projecting anteromedially from the distal humerus, consistent with a supracondylar spur.

Case Discussion

A typical appearance of a supracondylar spur on x-ray.

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