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Record 1 2011-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiography (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

An angle formed by a line drawn along the lower border of the lateral humeral metaphysis and a line drawn at right angles to the long axis of the humerus. An increase in the angle indicates cubitus varus, and a decrease indicates cubitus valgus. It is usually 75° from the vertical. This measurement allows assessment of the reduction of a displaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Angle formé par l'axe de la diaphyse humérale et la pente du cartilage de conjugaison du noyau condylien externe. Sa valeur normale est de 70 à 75°. On l'utilise comme critère d'évaluation dans la réduction des fractures supracondyliennes.

Spanish

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