Elbow x-ray


Lateral radiograph of the left elbow showing anterior (dotted arrow) and posterior (black arrow) effusions (‘fat pads’: dotted lines) consistent with an occult fracture. This was confirmed to be an undisplaced intra-articular fracture of the radial head.






Examination notes



What injuries should not be missed?


Feb 18, 2017 | Posted by in GENERAL SURGERY | Comments Off on Elbow x-ray

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