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[The supinator fat line--its visualization and validity].

S W Dihlmann1, M Vogel, F Phillips

  • 1Orthopädische Abteilung, Kantonsspital Liestal, Liestal.

Aktuelle Radiologie
|July 1, 1991
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Radiographs of the elbow reveal characteristic fat plane appearances. Elevated fat planes in children and adults may indicate elbow fractures, aiding diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • The supinator fat pad is a key radiologic landmark in the elbow.
  • Displacement of the supinator fat pad can indicate occult fractures.
  • Establishing normal fat pad morphology is crucial for accurate fracture detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the typical appearance of the supinator fat plane on lateral elbow radiographs.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of the supinator fat plane in identifying elbow fractures.
  • To establish measurement criteria for detecting fractures based on fat plane displacement.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 259 lateral elbow X-rays from healthy individuals to determine normal fat plane morphology.
  • Comparison of fat plane appearances in 121 patients with elbow lesions against normal standards.

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  • Measurement of the proximal distance between the fat plane and the anterior humeral cortex.

    • Main Results:

    • Typical forms of the supinator fat plane were established from healthy subjects.
    • Distances greater than 13 mm in children and 18 mm in adults were found to be highly suggestive of fracture.
    • The study demonstrated the effectiveness of various imaging methods in visualizing the fat plane.

    Conclusions:

    • The supinator fat plane is a reliable indicator of elbow fractures.
    • Specific measurement thresholds can aid in the diagnosis of pediatric and adult elbow fractures.
    • Radiographic assessment of the supinator fat plane is a valuable diagnostic tool.