What to Know About a Radial Head Fracture - WebMD
2024年10月18日 · Radial head fractures have a misleading name — it’s a common elbow injury, not a head injury. There are a few different radial head fracture types with various causes and …
Radial Head Fractures of the Elbow - OrthoInfo - AAOS
The radial "head" is the knobby end of the bone, where it meets your elbow. A fracture in this area typically causes pain on the outside of the elbow, swelling, and the inability to turn your forearm.
Head of radius: Anatomy and function - Kenhub
2023年10月30日 · The head of the radius is the disc shaped expanded portion of the proximal part of the radius. It consists of two articular areas: Articular circumference of head of radius; …
Radial Head Fracture (Elbow) - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
2024年7月31日 · A radial head fracture is a break to the radius bone in the forearm just below the elbow joint. It usually occurs as a result of a fall onto an outstretched hand, causing instant …
Radial Head Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
Radial Head Fractures are common intra-articular elbow fractures that can be associated with an episode of elbow instability, a mechanical block to elbow motion, an injury to the distal …
Head of radius - Wikipedia
The head of the radius has a cylindrical form, and on its upper surface is a shallow cup or fovea for articulation with the capitulum of the humerus. The circumference of the head is smooth; it …
Radial Head Fracture - Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
If you break your radial head, you'll likely go to the emergency room. They will order X-rays to check your elbow. Many radial head fractures can be treated without surgery.
Radial Head Fractures - OrthoPaedia
Patients with an injury to the radial head typically present with a history of a fall on an outstretched hand, or, following higher energy trauma and elbow dislocation. Pain, effusion over the elbow, …
Radial Head Fracture - Boston Medical Center
Fractures of the radius often occur in the part of the bone near the elbow, called the radial "head." Radial head fractures are common injuries, occurring in about 20% of all acute elbow injuries. …
Radial Head Fractures of the Elbow - Dr. Groh
Radial head fractures may occur in isolation or associated with other fractures of the elbow. Most radial head fractures occur in adults and are more common in men rather than women. The …