Abstract

Pediatric elbow trauma is challenging because of the complex nature of the growing skeleton. The objectives of this article are to review the anatomy and radiographic landmarks and to discuss common acute and chronic injuries sustained. Radiographic evaluation of elbow trauma in the acute setting requires a firm understanding of developmental anatomy, radiographic landmarks, and the common injury patterns. Both radiography and MRI are vital tools for diagnosing chronic elbow overuse injuries in adolescent athletes.

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