Dislocated radial head

Case contributed by Yusra Sheikh
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Tenderness over olecranon , post fall.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is disruption of radiocapitellar alignment with superior displacement of radial head, consistent with dislocation of the radial head. A small joint effusion is noted. No fracture.

Case Discussion

The patient had a manipulation under general anesthesia. The radial head was well realigned thereafter.

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