Radial neck fracture dislocation

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from hammock. Pain right elbow. Unable to move.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is a displaced fracture of the radial neck with the fracture components 90 degrees to each other. The radial head is dislocated.

Case Discussion

This is a rare fracture type from a relatively common mode of presentation.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.