#EMConf: Pediatric Elbow
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 5:00am
Editor:
Need true lateral and AP X-rays to evaluate for elbow fractures
Anterior humeral line: anterior humeral shaft line normally intersects middle 1/3 of capitellum
Radiocapitellar line: long axis of radial shaft/head should intersect middle of capitellum
Anterior fat pad can be normal
Anterior sail sign – abnormal
Posterior sail sign – always abnormal
Don’t mistake ossification centers for fractures …