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Supracondylar process of the humerus.
M Subasi1, C Kesemenli, S Necmioglu
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Dicle, Diyarbakir, Turkey. msubasi@dicle.edu.tr
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|March 28, 2002
Summary
Supracondylar process of the humerus can cause pain and median nerve compression. Surgical treatment effectively resolved symptoms in two patients, highlighting its therapeutic potential for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Human Anatomy
Background:
- The supracondylar process of the humerus is a rare anatomical anomaly.
- It can be associated with symptoms like pain and nerve compression.
Observation:
- Four cases involving three patients with supracondylar process of the humerus were analyzed.
- Symptoms included pain and median nerve compression in one patient.
- One patient presented with a bilateral supracondylar process, and another had a co-occurring osteochondroma.
Findings:
- The study reviewed features distinguishing supracondylar process from osteochondroma.
- Two patients underwent surgical intervention for their symptoms.
- Complete symptom resolution was observed post-surgery in the operated patients.
Implications:
- Surgical treatment appears effective for symptomatic supracondylar process of the humerus.
- Understanding the differential diagnosis between supracondylar process and osteochondroma is crucial.
- This condition warrants consideration in patients presenting with elbow pain and neurological deficits.