The efficacy of pediatric elbow radiographic guidance in diagnosis of lateral humeral condyle fracture.

ABSTRACT: Although lateral humeral condyle fracture is common, the incidence of missed diagnosis is very high. Delayed and missed diagnosis led to significant morbidities and loss of functions. We designed a pediatric elbow radiographic guidance aiming to improve the accuracy of diagnosis. This study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the radiographic guidance for the diagnosis of lateral condyle fracture. A cross-sectional study was conducted after defining the essential parameters as a guidance for assessing the pediatric elbow radiographs. We included medical students, emergency medicine, orthopedic, and radiology residents and fellows into this study. A questionnaire was used to evaluate the efficacy of the guidance. All participants underwent a pretest evaluation, followed by studying the gu

SUBMITTER: Vasaruchapong S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10942023 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature