Radiocapitellar Impingement after a Pediatric Type II Capitellar Fracture

J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2017 Mar;22(1):122-124. doi: 10.1142/S0218810417720091.

Abstract

We present a case of radiocapitellar impingement caused by osteochondral fragment after type II capitellar fracture. Painful extension limitation of the elbow was treated successfully by diagnostic arthroscopy and mini-open removal of loose body. A displaced type II capitellar fracture in children is extremely rare, but must be carefully diagnosed and treated.

Keywords: Capitellum; Children; Fracture; Impingement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Elbow Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Elbow Joint / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intra-Articular Fractures / diagnosis*
  • Intra-Articular Fractures / surgery
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed