A major UK trial has shown that most medial epicondyle fractures in children heal just as well with a cast as with surgery. Here's what that means for your child's treatment.

Every fractured ulna in a child must have the elbow checked. Here's why — and the consequences of Monteggia fracture when this rule is missed

In young children, a swollen elbow with a normal X-ray may not be normal at all. The TRASH concept explains why — and what imaging is needed to avoid a catastrophic missed diagnosis.

Lateral condyle fractures look small on X-ray but the real injury is much larger. Learn why these fractures need close monitoring and sometimes surgery — and what the long-term risks are if they're not treated right.

Supracondylar fractures are the commonest elbow fractures that do well with an appropriate surgical management