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Common Pediatric Elbow Fractures

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Overview Pediatric elbow fractures broadly include: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus Fractures involving ossification centres This section focuses on fractures involving ossification centres. Ossification Centres of the Elbow Understanding timing is critical for diagnosis. Elbow ossification centers CRITOE Structure Age (years) Capitellum 1 Radial head 3 […]

Occult Injury Of The Elbow & Joint Effusion

Courtesy; Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA 1. Common Pediatric Elbow Fractures A. Supracondylar fracture of humerus Most common pediatric elbow fracture Most common cause of elbow effusion in children Diagnosis Anterior humeral line assessment B. Fractures Involving Ossification Centers Elbow ossification centers CRITOE Structure Age (years) Capitellum 1 Radial head 3 Medial […]

Elbow Ossification Centers

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim   Elbow ossification centers – CRITOE Why Is This Important? Pediatric elbow X-rays are notoriously confusing Ossification centers can: Mimic fractures Hide fractures Therefore, you must know: Order of appearance Age of appearance Which centers should be present at a given age Mnemonic: CRITOE Letter Structure Age (Years) C Capitellum 1 […]