Condylar fracture
Background
Humerus Fractures
Humeral anatomy
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Proximal
- Shaft
- Distal
- Supracondylar
- Lateral epicondyle
- Medial epicondyle
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Radiograph-Positive
- Distal humerus fracture
- Radial head fracture
- Capitellum fracture
- Olecranon fracture
- Elbow dislocation
Radiograph-Negative
- Lateral epicondylitis
- Medial epicondylitis
- Olecranon bursitis (nonseptic)
- Septic bursitis
- Biceps tendon rupture/dislocation
Evaluation
Management
General Fracture Management
- Acute pain management
- Open fractures require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout
- Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention
- Consider risk for compartment syndrome
Disposition
See Also
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