Presentation
Fall on outstretched arm
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Radial head fracture
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Comminuted, impacted and displaced fracture of the radial head.
From the case:
Radial head fracture
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Comminuted intraarticular fracture of the radial head is noted with impaction and tilting consistent with type III radial head fracture with disruption of the radiohumeral articulation. No frank elbow joint dislocation. Mild joint effusion.
Case Discussion
Type III comminuted fracture of the radial head (Mason classification) due to fall on outstretched arm.