Lateral Capitellohumeral Angle
Other Names
- Lateral Capitellohumeral Angle
- LCHA
Introduction
- Radiographic measurement to assess the sagittal plane alignment of the elbow
- Measured on the lateral view
Interpretation
Measurement
- Draw a line along the anterior border of the distal humeral shaft
- Draw a line along the open capitellar physis
- The angle between the two lines is measured
Interpretation
- Normal LHCA is 45-57 degrees
Pathology
Pediatrics
Evidence
- Needs to be updated
See Also
References
- ↑ Hasegawa, Masaki, et al. "Reliability of radiographic measurement of lateral capitellohumeral angle in healthy children." Medicine 97.14 (2018): e0314.