Anterior Coronoid Line
Other Names
- Anterior Coronoid Line (ACL)
- Coronoid Line
Introduction
- Used to evaluate for subtle or occult supracondylar fractures in children
- Measured on the lateral view
Interpretation
- Curved line drawn on the lateral radiograph along the superior aspect of the ulna
- Through the coronoid and onto the anterior aspect of distal humeral shaft
- Its passage through anterior part of the capitellum signifies normal anatomy
Pathology
Pediatrics
Evidence
- Needs to be updated
See Also
References
- ↑ Rashid, Abbas, et al. "Sagittal plane malalignment in paediatric supracondylar fractures of the distal humerus: a review of the literature." Int J Orthop 3 (2016): 609-615.