DIAGNOSTIC ISSUES OF ELBOW JOINT INJURY IN CHILDREN

The study examines the findings of applying various methods of radiation therapy in emergency outpatient and inpatient care of elbow injuries in 878 children aged 12 months to seventeen years (7.2 + 3.9) in 2022. According to radiography findings, bone fractures included a total of 63.58 % of the humerus, 14.2 % of the radius, and 12.3 % of the ulna. According to computed tomography, bone fractures comprised 39.65 % of the humerus, 36.68 % of the radius, and 23.73 % of the ulna. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed ligament and muscle damage in all cases. The evaluation of elbow injuries should always begin with conventional anteroposterior and lateral views and other additional methods if the diagnosis is in doubt. Computed tomography is advised for obtaining a detailed image of comminuted and intraarticular fractures and when planning surgery. Magnetic resonance imaging is used to evaluate soft tissue injuries, detect extra-and intraarticular loose osteocartilaginous bodies, as well as in cases of suspected hidden fractures.

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