Presentation
Fell on elbow. Now has pain and limitation of flexion and extension of the elbow.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Radial head fracture
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A mildly displaced fracture of the radial head is seen involving about 40% of the articular surface.
From the case:
Radial head fracture
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3-D reconstruction of CT scan through elbow showing a comminuted fracture of the radial head not as well appreciated on plain films.