Medial Epicondyle Avulsion Fracture with Joint Entrapment in Children

Abstract

Case Study A seven-year-old boy was admitted to the emergency service for left elbow pain after a fall. On examination, his left elbow was swollen with limited movements and pain centered on the fifth ray. Diagnostic workup was completed with radiographs (Figure 1). The lateral view showed a positive fat pad sign due to joint effusion (arrows). On the frontal view, medial soft tissue swelling was noticed (arrowheads). Correct alignment between the bones was present on lateral and front views. Capitellum (C) and radius (R)