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Radial head fracture

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Fracture of the entire radial head with a posterolateral displacement of the bony fragment.

Joint effusion is noted elevating the pericapsular fat.

No other associated fracture is seen.

Case Discussion

Radiological features of a radial head fracture type IIIa according to Mason classification.

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