Supracondylar spur and radial head fracture

Case contributed by Heather Pascoe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall. Sore elbow.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years

There is a minimally displaced radial head fracture. No fracture of the distal humerus, or proximal ulna. Incidental supracondylar spur. Large joint effusion.

Case Discussion

Supracondylar spurs are an anatomic variant

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