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Radial head fracture

Case contributed by Samir Benoudina
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from a ladder while painting his garage.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Displaced intra-articular fracture of the radial head, with more than 2mm articular step-off.

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of a radial head fracture.

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