Radial head dislocation

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Restricted elbow movements. No recent trauma.

Patient Data

Gender: Male
x-ray

There is posterior dislocation of the radial head. Humerus - proximal ulnar articulation is normal. The distal radio-ulnar joint is normal.

Case Discussion

Finding of posterior dislocation of the proximal end of radius which appears to be congenital as no significant trauma history was present.

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