Neglected bilateral radial head fracture with a rare presentation: A case report.
10.1016/j.cjtee.2016.07.003
- Author:
Jeetesh GAWANDE
1
;
Siddharth JAIN
2
;
John A SANTOSHI
2
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, AIIMS, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Electronic address: jeeteshgawande@gmail.com.
2. Department of Orthopaedics, AIIMS, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bilateral;
Isolated radial head fractures;
Mason type I
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2017;20(4):246-248
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Isolated radial head fractures are rare and comprise about 2% of all fractures around the elbow. Bilateral radial head fractures are even rarer and few cases have been reported. We present a case of bilateral elbow effusion in a 28-year-old male patient. An initial diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis was made but on investigation it turned out to be a case of bilateral radial head fracture. The patient was managed conservatively with 10 days of immobilisation in above elbow slab followed by active elbow range of movement exercises. On follow-up at 6 months, the patient had near normal range of movements without pain or elbow instability.
