Radial head fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of patient slipped and falls from about 2-3 mt high at work, on examination: there is pain and swelling over the right elbow.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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X-ray shows right radial head non-displaced fracture. 

Mild soft tissue swelling 

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X-ray shows right radial head non-displaced fracture. 

Mild soft tissue swelling 

Case Discussion

This fracture is a type I according to Mason's classification of radial head fractures.

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