Best Practice Case Studies-Case 124 Asset 1 Radial Head Fracture

Case 124 Asset 1 Radial Head Fracture

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The video reviews two elbow injury cases illustrating subtle radial head fractures. In a 33-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, imaging after trauma showed cortical irregularity of the radial head, small elbow effusions, and in one case an intra-articular fracture extending into the radiocapitellar joint. It emphasizes that radial head fractures may be occult on X-ray and may require additional imaging, especially CT, for confirmation. Initial evaluation should include three-view elbow radiographs. Ultrasound can help detect effusion or cortical defects, but CT is best for detailed fracture assessment and joint involvement.

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Edition 4th Edition

Related Case 4th Edition, Case 124

Topic Elbow

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4th Edition

4th Edition, Case 124

Elbow

radial head fracture

elbow trauma

occult fracture

CT imaging

radiocapitellar joint