Radial head fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Fracture with mild displacement is present in the articular surface of the radial head which is seen in the external oblique view.

There is also an anterior fat pad sign in the lateral view suggesting hemarthrosis.

Case Discussion

Radial head fracture is a relatively common injury, especially in adults, although they can be occult on routine radiographs. The elbow external oblique view is an additional projection of the elbow often used to better demonstrate the radial head free from superposition.

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