"Radial head fractures usually occur as a result of indirect trauma, with most resulting from a fall on an abducted arm with minimal or moderate flexion of the elbow joint (0 - 80°) 2. This results in valgus pronation stress with the radial head forcibly pushed against the capitulum of the humerus 1,2. In practice, the history is often a fall onto an outstretched arm. A direct blow to the elbow can cause a radial head fracture but is uncommon."
"Radial head fractures usually occur as a result of indirect trauma, with most resulting from a fall on an abducted arm with minimal or moderate flexion of the elbow joint (0 - 80°) 2. This results in valgus pronation stress with the radial head forcibly pushed against the capitulum of the humerus 1,2. In practice, the history is often a fall onto an outstretched arm. A direct blow to the elbow can cause a radial head fracture but is uncommon."
"Although fractures of the radial head are seen in all age groups, they usually occur in adults (85% between 20-60 years of age) and more frequently in women (M: F 1:2) 2."
"Although fractures of the radial head are seen in all age groups, they usually occur in adults (85% between 20-60 years of age) and more frequently in women (M: F 1:2) 2."
"The elbow is typically radiographed in AP and lateral projections, although an external oblique view is very frequently also obtained to better visualise the radial head. When a fracture is not seen but there is clinical suspicion, a Coyle's view can be performed."