Supracondylar fracture of humerus

Case contributed by Subhan Iqbal
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trauma

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female

There is a non displaced supracondylar fracture of the right distal humerus, with raised anterior and posterior fat pad seen.

Case Discussion

Classification of supracondylar fractures is relatively straightforward and based on three types:

  • type I: undisplaced

  • type II: displaced with intact posterior cortex

    • type IIa: no rotational deformity 

    • type IIb: rotational deformity 

  • type III: complete displacement

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