Presentation
Fall from a height of 3 meters on an abducted arm.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Radial head fracture - type I
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A non-displaced radial head fracture involving the anterolateral aspect of the joint surface with joint effusion. No intraarticular bony fragment is seen. No associated bone injuries are seen.
Case Discussion
A case of radial head fracture type I according to Mason classification. CT is superior to plain radiographs in the detection of the fracture gap and the presence of an intraarticular bony fragment.