supracondylar

Examples

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• Extensive swelling of the elbow is seen with supracondylar humerus fractures.

  Academic text (2006)

• The vast majority of these fractures occur in the first decade of life because of the increased incidence of falls, generalized ligamentous laxity, and weakness in the bony architecture at the supracondylar area of the humerus.

  Academic text (2006)

• In a supracondylar fracture, the capitellum is generally posterior to this line.

  Academic text (2006)

• The first alteration was to trim the suprapatellar component to create the supracondylar suspension.

  Academic text (1990)

• The prosthesis was initially designed as a supracondylar, suprapatellar suspension incorporating the wedges in the insert as outlined by Marschall and Nitschke (8).

  Academic text (1990)

• Suspension for each subject was: Subject #1 - a latex sleeve; Subject #2 - a latex sleeve and a suprapatellar strap; Subject #3 - a latex sleeve and a supracondylar socket.

  Academic text (1992)

• The doctor examined the supracondylar region to assess the extent of the injury after the fall.

• Children often experience supracondylar fractures due to their active play and occasional falls.

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