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 ways to treat this ...

Radial head fractures are common injuries, occurring in about 20% of all acute elbow injuries. Isolated radial head fractures are not common and include about 2% of all fractures around the elbow.

Radial head fractures are frequently caused by trauma to the elbow. While the average length of time of disability following these injuries is 8.5 weeks, significant permanent disability may persist.

Many people fracture the elbow during falls, trauma and other stressful impact of the upper extremity and one of the most common types of injuries is the “FOOSH” or fall on an outstretched hand.

It’s especially recommended if the damage to your joint is caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis or a fracture of your radial head. If your bone quality is poor, you may be a better ...

Jones, Stephen G. — Surgeon to Fracture Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," page 945. Select the format you want to export the ...

The radius and the ulna are bones in the forearm. Fractures, or breaks, of the radius and ulna are among the most common bone injuries. People may sometimes fall on their arms or use them to brace ...

Jones, Stephen G. — Surgeon to Fracture Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," page 945. Select the format you want to export the ...