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Anterior sail signs as well as posterior fat pad in a child with a supracondylar fracture. A subtle radial head fracture with associated positive sail sign. The fat pad sign, also known as the sail sign, is a potential finding on elbow radiography which suggests a fracture of one or more bones at the elbow.
The disease causes pain and stiffness in the affected elbow and may limit extension; the affected elbow is usually on the dominant arm the child uses. [3] The disease may be associated with pitching and athletic activity. On radiographs, the capitellum may appear irregular with areas of radiolucency. Treatment is symptomatic, with a
On lateral view of the elbow, there are five radiological features should be looked for: tear drop sign, anterior humeral line, coronoid line, fish-tail sign, and fat pad sign/sail sign (anterior and posterior). [3] [8] Tear drop sign - Tear drop sign is seen on a normal radiograph, but is disturbed in supracondylar fracture. [8]
Radial head fractures are a common type of elbow fracture that typically occurs after a fall on an outstretched arm. [1] They account for approximately one third of all elbow fractures and are frequently associated with other injuries of the elbow. [2] [3] Radial head fractures are diagnosed by a clinical assessment and medical imaging.
Sail sign can refer to: Sail sign of the elbow; Sail sign of the chest This page was last edited on 30 ...
Elbow pain, pain with elbow movement, or pain at the elbow with wrist movement. Burning sensation in the forearm. Diminished grip strength. Treatment: Rest, ice, physical therapy, steroids, and NSAIDs. Prognosis: Usually well managed with conservative treatment within 6-12 months depending on duration and severity of symptoms.
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Medical condition Osteochondritis dissecans A large flap lesion in the femur head typical of late stage Osteochondritis dissecans. In this case, the lesion was caused by avascular necrosis of the bone just under the cartilage. Pronunciation / ˌ ɒ s t i. oʊ k ɒ n ˈ d r aɪ t ɪ s ˈ d ɪ s ɪ k æ n z / Specialty Orthopedic surgery Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD or OD) is a joint disorder ...