Growth plate abnormalities in the elbow - Distal radial physeal closure Flashcards
1
Q
Cause?
A
unknown, trauma
2
Q
What are the most common damage of the distal radial physis?
A
Damage to the lateral side of the growth plate most common
Can be symmetric, asymmetric.
Closure of proximal radial physis uncommon
3
Q
Clinical manifestation?
A
Lameness and pan from elbow joint - NOT limb deviation or deformity
Humeroradial subluxation
4
Q
XR?
A
Ulnar notch sclerosis
Coronoid pathology
Radial head dysplasia