Approach to Pediatric Patients With Elbow Injuries in the Emergency Department

Points & Pearls Excerpt

• Elbow injuries present unique diagnostic and management challenges, necessitating a thorough understanding of elbow anatomy, developmental variants, and radiographic interpretation.
• With a good history, thorough physical examination, and fundamental knowledge of pediatric x-rays, most elbow injuries can be easily evaluated and managed by emergency clinicians.
• The physical examination should extend beyond the affected extremity to evaluate for associated injuries and identify any additional traumatic findings.