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The correct diagnosis is a supracondylar fracture; note the loss of the normal angle at the distal humerus.
The injury was managed with a posterior splint in flexion, with follow-up the next day with an orthopedist.
Case presented by Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM; the patient was treated by Dr. Elinor Vandermarva.
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2 1/2-year old has swollen elbow after falling
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
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