Radial neck fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fell on outstretched hand.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
Lateral
Frontal
Oblique
Oblique
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There is a non-displaced fracture of the radial head with a large hemarthrosis and capsular distension displacing the anterior (sail sign) and posterior fat pads.

Case Discussion

In a normal elbow the anterior fat pad is flat and the posterior fat pad is not visible.

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