Jun 24, 2024 · The anterior humeral line is key to demonstrating normal elbow alignment and should be used whenever reading a pediatric elbow radiograph to exclude a subtle supracondylar fracture.

Oct 23, 2024 · anterior humeral line should intersect the middle third of the capitellum in most children 2 although, in children under 4, the anterior humeral line may pass through the anterior third without injury

The anterior humeral line is important in the assessment of the elbow radiograph. If the line does not intersect the capitellum in its middle third, there may be a minimally displaced distal humeral fracture, such as a Gartland type I supracondylar fracture.

Nov 25, 2023 · There are two useful techniques for identifying subtle or minimally displaced fractures: anterior humeral line. draw a line down the anterior surface of the humerus. it should intersect the middle third of the capitellum if it passes anterior to the middle third, there is displacement. in the correct age group (around 5-7), think supracondylar ...

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Jun 24, 2024 · Check the anterior humeral line: drawn down the anterior surface of the humerus. should intersect the middle 1/3 of the capitellum. if it does not, think supracondylar fracture (under the age of 4, the line will intersect the anterior 1/3) Check the radiocapitellar line: drawn along the radial neck. should always intersect the capitellum

A moderately displaced supracondlylar fracture of the humerus can be seen with the capitellum dislocated completely beyond the anterior humeral line. A marked anterior and posterior fat pad sign can also be discerned.

There is displacement of the capitellum posteriorly which is seen when the anterior humeral line is drawn in. This is a supracondylar fracture. There is also a small anterior fat pad suggestive of an elbow effusion.

Jun 21, 2024 · anterior humeral line. drawn down the anterior surface of the humerus on the lateral projection it should intersect the middle 1/3 of the capitellum. if the line does not intersect this point, distal humeral fracture such as a supracondylar fracture should be considered

Elbow radiographs revealed a discrete lucent fracture line on the frontal plane. The lateral radiograph shows an undisplaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus. These findings describe a Gartland type I supracondylar fracture. Also, there is …