Supracondylar fracture

Case contributed by Kevan English
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall onto right elbow/arm while playing at the park.

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Posteriorly displaced supracondylar fracture of the right elbow. No acute dislocations. Prominent anterior and posterior fat pads reflecting elbow joint effusion.

Otherwise, visualized joint spaces are preserved.

Case Discussion

This represents a case of a pediatric supracondylar fracture, confirmed on an x-ray of the elbow. The treatment plan consisted of casting, calcium, and vitamin D supplementation with a three-week follow-up for cast removal.

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