Supracondylar Fracture - Pediatric - Pediatrics - Orthobullets
2025年1月19日 · Supracondylar Fractures are one of the most common traumatic fractures seen in children and most commonly occur in children 5-7 years of age from a fall on an outstretched hand. Diagnosis can be made with plain radiographs.
Supracondylar humerus fracture - Wikipedia
A supracondylar humerus fracture is a fracture of the distal humerus just above the elbow joint. The fracture is usually transverse or oblique and above the medial and lateral condyles and epicondyles. This fracture pattern is relatively rare in adults, but is the most common type of elbow fracture in children. [1]
Supracondylar humeral fracture | Radiology Reference Article ...
2024年10月23日 · Supracondylar humeral fractures, often simply referred to as supracondylar fractures, are a classic pediatric injury which requires vigilance as imaging findings can be subtle.
Supracondylar Fracture: Symptoms, Causes, and More - WebMD
2023年5月27日 · A supracondylar fracture is when you fracture your humerus just above your elbow joint. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this type of fracture.
Supracondylar Humerus Fractures - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年8月4日 · Supracondylar fractures of the humerus account for up to 18% of pediatric fractures and 60% of elbow fractures. Despite evolutions in the evaluation and treatment over the years, these fractures still pose considerable challenges to orthopedic surgeons.
Supracondylar Fracture: Treatment, Recovery, and More - Healthline
2018年9月18日 · A supracondylar fracture is an injury to the humerus, or upper arm bone, at its narrowest point, just above the elbow. Supracondylar fractures are the most common...
Supracondylar Humeral Fracture - Physiopedia
The Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is a fracture of the distal end of the humerus just above the elbow joint. The transverse section of the shaft of the humerus is somewhat circular in shape which gets more flattered as it descends down to meet the distal end of the humerus.
Supracondylar fracture - WikEM
Lateral and AP radiographs are usually sufficient, and in many instances demonstrate an obvious fracture. Often, however, no fracture line can be identified. In such cases assessing for indirect signs is essential:
Supracondylar fracture of the humerus - Emergency Department
Supracondylar fractures are the most common elbow fracture in children, especially in the first decade of life. The peak age is from 5-8 years. The usual mechanism is a fall onto the outstretched hand with hyperextension at the elbow.
Supracondylar Humerus Fracture: Elbow Fracture in Children
2025年1月10日 · What is a Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus? A supracondylar humerus fracture is an injury to the humerus, or upper arm bone, at its thinnest point, just above the elbow. Supracondylar humeral fractures are a common elbow injury in children, but they are uncommon in adults. Most commonly incidence peaks age between 5 to 7.