Presentation
Sudden pain after performing a cartwheel. Swelling in the left elbow.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Olecranon fracture
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There is a minimally displaced, intra-articular fracture of the proximal ulna, which appears to be intra-articular. There is associated significant soft tissue swelling and a left elbow effusion. There is a posterior fat pad sign and a sail sign.
Case Discussion
This is a case of a fracture in a pediatric patient involving the olecranon. The fracture was casted without complication.
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