Radiographic Evaluation of Elbow Fractures

Abstract

Fractures and dislocations of the elbow are a common cause of emergency department visits each year. Radiography remains the bedrock of an initial injury assessment, and recognition of distinctive injury patterns based on fracture location, morphology, and severity, guides optimal clinical decision-making. This article reviews basic elbow anatomy, frequently seen fractures and injury patterns, and highlights how these findings influence surgical planning and patient management.

Keywords

elbow - fracture - radiograph - trauma

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
27. Oktober 2021

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