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
From the case:
Radial head fracture
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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.