Radial head dislocation

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fell while ice skating

Patient Data

Age: 12 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The radial head is anteriorly displaced not aligning with the capitellum. A bony fragment is also seen anteriorly. Features are those of radial head dislocation with interarticular loose body likely arising from capitellum. 

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