My fracture is not humerus: Supracondylar fractures

Case presentation

A 5-year-old male is brought for right elbow pain and swelling after falling while playing on the monkey bars at school. The fall was witnessed by several teachers and friends, who reported no loss of consciousness or other injuries. He complains of right elbow pain but denies neck or back pain. His physical examination is remarkable for impressive right elbow swelling and pain. He is grossly neurovascularly intact and there is no other apparent injury.

Imaging considerations