Non-union neck of radius fracture

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Injury to elbow ~ 12 months ago. Ongoing symptoms.

Patient Data

Age: 85
Gender: Female

Well-defined defect through the radial neck with rounded sclerotic margins and no joint fluid.

Case Discussion

Non-union of radial neck fractures is uncommon.

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