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Coronoid fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of injury to the left elbow due to falling from scaffolding at the workplace, today. Examination: abrasion on the forehead, swelling, and tenders on the left elbow

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

X-ray shows fracture of the coronoid process of the left elbow.

Soft tissue swelling is noted. 

Annotated

x-ray

X-ray shows fracture of the coronoid process of the left elbow (long arrow).

Soft tissue swelling with anterior fat pad sign (short arrows).

Case Discussion

Here is a case of coronoid fracture with an anterior fat pad sign is clearly noted.

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