title: Bilateral radial head fractures in a martial arts athlete.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Withybush NHS Trust, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. deshmukh_nitin@hotmail.com
authors.forename: N V
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Deshmukh
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016139:Martial Arts / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging