Presentation
Right elbow injury during throwing - one month ago. Presented with a complaint of throwing difficulty
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Medial epicondyle fracture
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Avulsion of medial epicondyle of the distal humerus. No associated adjacent humeral metaphyseal fracture. No bone dislocation/ bone lesion.
From the case:
Medial epicondyle fracture
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Common flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligaments are attached to the avulsed medial epicondyle. A normal ulnar nerve in the elbow region.
The asymptomatic side was examined for comparison which was normal findings.
Case Discussion
The case shows a humeral medial epicondyle avulsion fracture. Tenson band wiring was done. The collateral ligament and common flexure tendon were intact.
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