Aseptic necrosis of the humeral trochlea: a case report

An 8-year-old boy was diagnosed as having unilateral aseptic necrosis of the humeral trochlea on the basis of: loss of elbow carrying angle and decreased range of motion, radiographic demonstration of trochlear collapse and sclerosis. Partial resolution of the radiographic changes occurred within 17 months. In the absence of marked functional impairement, the treatment is conservative clinical observation.