Best Practice Case Studies-Elbow Ossification Centers

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The video discusses the order of appearance and fusion of elbow growth plates in children. A mnemonic helps remember this sequence: growth plates appear every two years, starting with the capitellum and ending with the medial epicondyle. It's important to note they fuse in a different order. In boys, the medial epicondyle typically closes around ages 15 to 16, highlighting that growth continues into high school. When uncertain, comparing both elbows via X-ray is recommended for clarity.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 08

Topic Elbow and Forearm

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2nd Edition, CASE 08

2nd Edition

Elbow and Forearm

elbow growth plates

mnemonic

children

X-ray comparison

medial epicondyle