Radial head fracture

Case contributed by Varun Babu
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall on outstretched arm.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
ct

Branching cortical break of the radial head articular surface with mild cranial impaction of the neck. No intra-articular loose bodies. 

Case Discussion

Mason classification of radial head fractures shows this to be a type I fracture of the head with no significant displacement and requires only conservative management. 

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