Radial head fracture
Radial head is the proximal aspect of the radius a bone in your forearm that ends in articulation with the elbow at the capitellum on the lateral side of the distal humerus the radius spins at the radiocapitellar joint as you rotate your forearm. Minor fractures there can result from a simple fall to the hand or severe complex fractures associated with dislocation or ligament injury.
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How long is it supposed to it take a type 1 radial head fracture to heal?
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I have a radial head fracture. It happened ten days ago. Still swollen. Is it okay to regularly put ice on it?
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Do doctors see a lot of patients with radial head fracture?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Tips on straighten my arm please. Have radial head fracture since July 6, 2015. Please help
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A 39-year old female asked:
I had a radial head fracture and i still have pain after 4 months. My elbow feels stuck. What should I do?
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A 18-year old male asked:
How long does it take for a radial head fracture to heal after surgery? Had surgery on January & still get pains
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How long should I experience pain for with a nondisplaced radial head fracture of the elbow?
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I am still experiencing moderate to severe pain in my elbow 3 months following a radial head fracture. Is this normal and if not what coulha it be?
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Can i refracture my elbow due to over overextension or overuse? I am about 2-3 months out following a radial head fracture. What would be symptoms?
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A 24-year old male asked:
How soon after radial head fracture should you start moving rather keep immobile? Happened 4 days ago. Currently wearing splint. Stiff and lots pain.
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Are risks and outcomes worth surgery to r/o plri, bone fragment, unknown for decreasing clicking 30 times a day post radial head fracture 8 months ag?
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Are risks & outcomes worth surgery for ?Plri, bone fragment, unknown for clicking 30 times a day post radial head fracture - 8 months ago plus rehab?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have a Radial head fracture that is displaced. My orthopedic surgeon said I could avoid surgery. Is this true?
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I have a radial head fracture and the hospital give me a splint 2 days ago and my elbow is in so much pain and stiff what shall i do?
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Have a radial head fracture by elbow. How come I have to have "aggressive range of motion" instead of a cast?
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I have a small radial head fracture and sprained wrist. Saw the Dr and he didn't put a cast on or anything. Should I get a second opinion?
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Can a radial head fracture occur with a fall on a bent elbow with minimal pain and some bruising should I go to the doctors if it is, casting right?
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4 weeks ago I had a type 2 radial head fracture on my left arm. The right side of my face is now slightly numb to light touches and some temperature changes. Is this caused from the pressure of the sling on the right side of my neck?
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Hello What is best treatment for broken elbow? Radial head fracture Bones displaces if arm is moved, I.e. if patient leans forward Patient is 53?
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A 39-year old male asked:
I fell playing softball, and the ER says I have a radial head fracture. It's been a week, the bruising is getting worse, and it's almost impossible to rotate my wrist. I was wondering the best brace to use?
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