Radial neck buckle fracture

Case contributed by Andrew Kirby
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall, painful elbow, decreased range of motion.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Buckle fracture of the radial neck. Elevated anterior humeral fat pad, posterior fat pad just visible.

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