Distal humeral epiphyseal separation.
Distal humeral epiphyseal separation is an uncommon injury that is often misdiagnosed upon initial presentation. To make a timely, correct diagnosis, the treating physician must have a thorough understanding of basic anatomical relationships and an awareness of the existence of this injury. This is a case of a child who sustained a separation of the distal humeral epiphysis, as well as multiple other bony injuries, secondary to child abuse.
Moucha
Calin S
CS
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.
Mason
Dan E
DE
D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D007223:Infant; D011859:Radiography