Chronic fracture-separation of the radial head in a child.
A rare case of a complete fracture-separation of the proximal radial epiphysis is described in a pediatric patient. A further complicating factor is the delay in diagnosis that may worsen prognosis. An emphasis on early detection by physical examination and imaging studies, as well as consideration of treatment options, are presented.
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Pediatric Orthopaedic Department, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY 10003, USA.
Anticevic
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Strongwater
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Lehman
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D001864:Bone Wires; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D000092464:Elbow Injuries