Supracondylar fracture and sail sign

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Child

Anterior humeral line intersects at the anterior third of the capitellum, in keeping with supracondylar fracture.

Elevated anterior fat pad of the elbow, known as sail sign.

Case Discussion

Supracondylar fracture and sail sign.

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