title: Trauma to the elbow and forearm.
abstract: Elbow and forearm trauma constitute a significant percentage of upper extremity injuries. A thorough understanding of the anatomy and mechanism of injury is necessary for obtaining the most accurate radiographic interpretation in both the pediatric and adult populations. Proper radiographic positioning and choice of the best imaging modality are crucial to ensure the best orthopedic treatment and reduce the incidence of post-treatment complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Karasick
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Burk
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Gross
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000092464:Elbow Injuries