Presentation
Right elbow trauma due to falling
Patient Data
Age: 30
Gender: Male
From the case:
Sail sign due to radial head fracture
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Lateral
Vertical fracture of the radial head with elevation of the anterior fat pad are visible.
Case Discussion
Elevation of the anterior fat pad of the elbow on lateral x ray is compatible with hemarthrosis and usually due to radial head fracture in adults which create a silhouette similar to a billowing spinnaker sail from a boat.