Presentation
Chief complaint: pain on left elbow due to falling at the workplace, 2days ago, on examination: there is pain and swelling over the left elbow lateral aspect.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Radial head fracture
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X-ray shows right radial head non-displaced fracture.
The fat pad sign is noted (elbow joint effusion)
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X-ray shows right radial head non-displaced fracture.
Case Discussion
This fracture is a type I according to Mason's classification of radial head fractures.