Capitellum Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets Capitellum Fractures are traumatic intra-articular elbow injuries involving the distal humerus at the capitellum Diagnosis is made using plain radiographs of the elbow Treatment may be nonoperative for nondisplaced fractures but any displacement generally requires anatomic open reduction and internal fixation
Capitulum of the humerus - Wikipedia In non-human tetrapods, the name capitellum is generally used, with "capitulum" limited to the anteroventral articular facet of the rib (in archosauromorphs)
Capitellum fracture symptoms | Dr. Praharsha Explains Capitellum fracture symptoms Identifying the symptoms of a capitellar fracture is essential for prompt diagnosis and treatment: Pain: Severe pain in the elbow, which worsens with movement, is a common symptom Swelling: Swelling around the elbow joint may be noticeable
Capitulum of humerus: Anatomy and function - Kenhub The capitulum of humerus is the smooth, rounded articular surface located laterally on the distal end of the humerus It is derived from the Latin term meaning 'little head' It covers the anterior and inferior surfaces and does not extend to the posterior aspect of the distal humerus
Capitellum - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics The capitellum, the first of the elbow's six centers to ossify, generally becomes radiographically visible during the first and second years of life Initially spherical, it flattens posteriorly to conform to the adjacent distal end of the humerus
Type 4 capitellum fractures: Diagnosis and treatment strategies Fractures of the capitellum are rare injuries of the elbow usually seen in the adolescents This fracture is often missed in the emergency room if a proper radiograph is not available Recent reports have described many modalities of treatment
Capitellum - Cambridge Orthopaedics Capitellum Capitellar fractures are uncommon – 3-4% of all distal humerus fractures (McKee) They are sometimes referred to as partial articular fractures or unicondylar single column fractures Beware fractures that appear to only involve the capitellum are often much more complex
Capitulum of Humerus | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier The capitulum (capitellum) is the smooth, convex projection found on the inferolateral aspect of the condyle of the humerus It is the lateral of the two articular projections located at the distal end of the condyle of the humerus, the other being the trochlea of the humerus