Children`s Orthopaedics

Distal humeral physeal separation
In newborn & young children ( around 2-4 years old )
Less common > 6 year old
Need to rule out child abuse in newborn

Clinical
Grossly swollen elbow

Radiology
Distal fragment is posteromedially displaced
Radiocapitullar relationship is maintained

Treatment
Closed reduction and pinning
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