title: Fractures of the supracondylar process of the humerus.
abstract: The supracondylar process of the humerus is a relatively rare but well-known anatomic variant that can be associated with other anomalies. While it usually remains clinically silent, the spur can be responsible for a wide spectrum of symptoms. We present 3 patients with fractures of the supracondylar process and review 12 other cases in the literature. The supracondylar process has potential for fracture and important neurovascular sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Spinner
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Lins
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Jacobson
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Nunley
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery*; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092464:Elbow Injuries