Radial head fracture
Radial head fractures are a type of elbow fracture.[1]
| Radial head fracture | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Radial head fracture with posterior and anterior sail sign | |
| Specialty | Orthopedic |
It is not clear if removing fluid from the joint by joint aspiration affects outcomes.[2]
CT scan showing a radial head fracture
Radial head fracture seen on 3D CT reconstruction
References
- Daniel K Nishijima. "Elbow Fracture". Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- Foocharoen, T; Foocharoen, C; Laopaiboon, M; Tiamklang, T (22 November 2014). "Aspiration of the elbow joint for treating radial head fractures". The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 11: CD009949. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009949.pub2. PMID 25416525.
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