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ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2025

Comparative analysis of elbow radiographic measurements in patients with supracondylar humerus fractures and healthy controls.

Nuri K Ülgen, Batuhan Gencer, Özgür Doğan

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Nuri K ÜlgenDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Sciences University Sincan Training and Research Hospital, Sincan 06949, Ankara, Türkiye. nurikoray@gmail.com.
Batuhan GencerDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Pendik 34785, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Özgür DoğanDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Çankaya 06800, Ankara, Türkiye.

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Abstract

backgroundSupracondylar humeral fractures (SCHF) are the second most common fractures in childhood and can lead to short- and long-term complications. Despite their prevalence, the anatomical factors that predispose children to SCHF remain unclear. This study aimed to determine whether there are significant morphological differences in the elbow by comparing the radiographic angular measurements of the contralateral elbows of patients with SCHF to those of patients with distal radius fractures (DRF) and a healthy control group. We sought to explore if these morphological variations contribute to the occurrence of SCHF.

aimTo determine radiological parameters that may predispose to pediatric elbow fractures.

methodsRadiographs of 78 SCHF patients were analyzed for angular measurements of the contralateral elbow. Two control groups were used: 98 healthy children and 40 patients with DRF. Angular measurements included Baumann angle (BA), humeroulnar angle (HUA), humerus metaphysis-diaphysis angle (HMDA), humerus shaft-condylar angle (HSCA), and lateral capitellohumeral angle. Only BA, HUA, and HMDA were measured in the DRF group. Statistical analysis was performed to compare differences among groups.

resultsSignificant differences were found in elbow measurements between SCHF and control groups (

conclusionWhile statistically significant differences were found in elbow morphology between SCHF patients and controls, these differences don't translate into clinically meaningful morphological deviations.

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Baumann angleDistal radius fracturesElbow morphologyPediatric elbowSupracondylar humerus fractures

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