Presentation
Fall on the outstretched arm.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Radial head and neck fracture












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Non-displaced radial head and neck fracture associated with bone marrow edema/bruise
Elbow joint effusion
Abnormal intrasubstance increased signal and thickening along the course of the common extensor tendon related to tendinosis.
Case Discussion
Radial head fractures are, together with the radial neck fractures, relatively common injuries, especially in adults, although they can be occult on radiographs.