| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8720078 | Journal Européen des Urgences et de Réanimation | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Elbow injuries are frequent but occult fractures are difficult to diagnose on x-rays. However, any delay in the diagnosis may severely impair the prognosis of some fractures. Simple tips may help the clinician read x-rays properly and avoid the classical pitfalls of elbow injuries in children. The chronology of appearance of ossification nuclei around the elbow is important to distinguish normal features from abnormality. Drawing simple geometric constructions on the x-rays may clarify most occult elbow fractures in children.
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Authors
A. Courvoisier, N. Calvelli, E. Bourgeois, A. Eid, J. Griffet,