Status post fall from however board on May 24 with arm extended. Elbow pain. Assess for supracondylar fracture. I see no fracture. There is, however, elevation of the distal humeral fat pads indicating a joint effusion or hemarthrosis, and I cannot exclude an occult fracture. If further imaging evaluation is clinically warranted, MRI may be considered.
Although no fracture is evident, elevation of the distal humeral fat pads indicates a joint effusion or hemarthrosis. If further imaging evaluation is clinically warranted, MRI may be considered to assess for an occult fracture.