MedPix™ Case: 13431 - Medical Image Database, Teaching File, and Radiology Atlas

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Humerus, supracondylar Fracture :: Radiographic and physical exam findings.

Humerus, supracondylar fracture

Lateral :: XR - Plain Film || ACR Codes: 4.4

Single lateral radiograph of right elbow. The anterior humeral line is drawn along the anterior aspect of the humeral shaft on the lateral radiograph. This line passes through the middle one third of the capitellum in bones that are not injured. Only true lateral views should be used to assess this line, otherwise concern over false positive can occur. A supracondylar fracture changes the anterior humeral line as it passes through the anterior one third or entirely anterior to the capitellum, as is seen in this case.

Original Source: Chad J Baarson
Submitted by: Chad J Baarson -
Affiliation: National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
Approved By: Matthew Monson -
Affiliation: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
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