32+ Elbow Anatomy Xray Child Background. Get a quick overview of children's elbow injuries and how to examine the child with a painful elbow injury. Fractures of the neck of the radius are common in children as compared to radial head fractures which are commoner in adults.
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Did you know that the elbow is a synovial hinge joint? The bottom of the acromion should align with 2. Use the mouse scroll wheel to move the images up and down alternatively use the tiny arrows (>>) on both side of the image to move the images. But when children injure their elbows, it's particularly important to pay close attention to their symptoms and to seek prompt medical attention if pain and swelling persist, as the elbow may be fractured (broken).