Radial head fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall onto outstretched arm one day ago. Now painful elbow with swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Undisplaced fracture through the lateral aspect of the radial head, with a large joint effusion. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of an undisplaced radial head fracture. 

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