Fuzzy X-Ray? A New Clue for Nerve Injuries in Pediatric Elbows

Orthopedic surgeons know that kids don’t always read the script when it comes to injury exams. Ask a 7-year-old with a supracondylar humerus fracture to wiggle their fingers, and you might get a shrug, a giggle, or a tearful “no.” Meanwhile, lurking beneath the cast of cartoons on their T-shirt could be a hidden nerve injury you’d really like to catch before heading to the OR.