Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Lateral Epicondyle Avulsion Fracture

History: child with elbow pain.  This is an example of a lateral epicondyle avulsion fracture in a child, which is a very rare epicondyle fracture and much less common than medial epicondyle fractures. A lateral epicondyle fracture is due to an avulsion of the lateral epicondyle by excessive force from the common extensor tendon, which … Continue reading →