Bilateral radial head fractures in a martial arts athlete.
Isolated radial head fractures, which are rare, comprise about 2% of all fractures around the elbow. A case is reported of bilateral radial head fracture in an international female athlete. Early recognition and aggressive rehabilitation is essential if an abrupt end to a promising sporting career is to be prevented.
Deshmukh
N V
NV
Department of Orthopaedics, Withybush NHS Trust, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. deshmukh_nitin@hotmail.com
Shah
M S
MS
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016139:Martial Arts / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging