Given the radiograph of a 13 year old child presented with a fall on elbow.
Which of the bones has a fracture?
A. Humerus
B. Clavicle
C. Scapula
D. Ribs
Answer. A
Solution. It’s difficult to determine which bone has a fracture based solely on a description of
the patient’s presentation and the radiograph. An x-ray of the injured area would be needed to
diagnose the fracture and determine which bone is involved. In this case, a fall on the elbow
could result in a fracture of the humerus (upper arm bone), the radius or ulna (forearm bones),
or the elbow joint itself. A fracture of the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), or ribs
would be less likely as a result of a fall on the elbow, but it’s still possible, particularly if the force
of the fall was significant.