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Arthrography in the posttraumatic elbow in children.

C E Blane, T F Kling, J C Andrews

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Elbow arthrography aids in interpreting complex pediatric elbow fractures, especially when standard X-rays are unclear due to unossified cartilage. This imaging technique helps identify subtle injuries and healing complications in children.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Orthopedics
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Interpreting pediatric elbow trauma radiographs is challenging due to significant unossified cartilage and evolving ossification centers.
    • Standard radiography may not fully reveal intra-articular abnormalities or subtle fracture components in pediatric elbow injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of elbow arthrography in diagnosing complex elbow trauma in children.
    • To assess the ability of arthrography to delineate joint integrity and identify specific post-traumatic sequelae in pediatric patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 10 pediatric patients with elbow trauma who underwent elbow arthrography.
    • Arthrography was performed 5-24 months post-injury in nine patients.

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  • Analysis of arthrographic findings in relation to fracture types (supracondylar, condylar, radial) and suspected osteochondritis dissecans.

    • Main Results:

    • Arthrography successfully delineated joint surface integrity in complex pediatric elbow fractures.
    • The study identified healed rotated fracture components, cartilaginous spurs, nonunion of unossified fragments, and normal physeal appearance.
    • Arthrography also demonstrated joint scarring and intra-articular loose bodies.

    Conclusions:

    • Elbow arthrography provides valuable diagnostic information for complex pediatric elbow fractures, complementing standard radiographic assessment.
    • While not universally indicated, arthrography is a useful tool for evaluating subtle intra-articular injuries and complications in pediatric elbow trauma.