Radial head fracture

Case contributed by Kevan English
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right elbow pain and tenderness following a fall from a bicycle.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Acute displaced intra-articular comminuted right radial head fracture. Adjacent soft tissue swelling. No dislocation.

Case Discussion

This represents a case of a radial head fracture.

Treatment included a sling for 2 weeks, followed by range-of-motion exercises.

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