Which of the following is the most common upper extremity fracture in children <8 years old?

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 A) Supracondylar Fracture 

 B) Olecranon Fracture

 C) Radial Head Fracture

 D) Medial Epicondyle Fracture

 E) Lateral Epicondyle Fracture 

The correct answer is (A) SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURE.

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