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Radial head fracture

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Elbow trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 27
Gender: Male

CT Right Elbow

ct

There is a comminutive fracture of the the lateral aspect of the radial head with displacement and impaction, as well as extension into the articular surface. 

Case Discussion

Radial head fractures usually occur as a result of indirect trauma, with most resulting from a fall on an abducted arm with minimal or moderate flexion of the elbow joint.

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