Radial head and neck fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fall on the outstretched arm.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
mri

Non-displaced radial head and neck fracture associated with bone marrow edema/bruise

Elbow joint effusion

Abnormal intrasubstance increased signal and thickening along the course of the common extensor tendon related to tendinosis.

Case Discussion

Radial head fractures are, together with the radial neck fractures, relatively common injuries, especially in adults, although they can be occult on radiographs. 

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