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Supracondylar process of the humerus: four cases
R Casadei1, A Ferraro, A Ferruzzi
11a Clinica Ortopedica, Universita, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna.
La Chirurgia Degli Organi Di Movimento
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Supracondylar process of the humerus can cause nerve compression. Surgical resection of this bony anomaly effectively relieved symptoms in affected patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Anatomy
- Nerve Surgery
Background:
- The supracondylar process of the humerus is a rare anatomical variation.
- It can lead to neurovascular complications, including nerve entrapment.
Observation:
- This study presents four cases of supracondylar process of the humerus.
- Two patients were asymptomatic, one had a fractured process, one experienced median nerve compression, and another had ulnar nerve entrapment.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the supracondylar process was performed.
- All patients who underwent surgery experienced symptom resolution.
Implications:
- Resection of the supracondylar process is an effective treatment for associated nerve compression.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to good patient outcomes.