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. 2010 Jun;81(3):373-6.
doi: 10.3109/17453674.2010.483988.

Magnetic resonance imaging findings in 46 elbows with a radial head fracture

Laurens Kaas  1 , Jeroen L Turkenburg, Roger P van Riet, Jos P A M Vroemen, Denise Eygendaal
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Magnetic resonance imaging findings in 46 elbows with a radial head fracture

Laurens Kaas et al. Acta Orthop. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Background and purpose: Radial head fractures are common, and may be associated with other injuries of clinical importance. We present the results of a standard additional MRI scan for patients with a radial head fracture.

Patients and methods: 44 patients (mean age 47 years) with 46 radial head fractures underwent MRI. 17 elbows had a Mason type-I fracture, 23 a Mason type-II fracture, and 6 elbows had a Mason type-III fracture.

Results: Associated injuries were found in 35 elbows: 28 elbows had a lateral collateral ligament lesion, 18 had capitellar injury, 1 had a coronoid fracture, and 1 elbow had medial collateral ligament injury.

Interpretation: The incidence of associated injuries with radial head fractures found with MRI was high. The clinical relevance should be investigated.

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An MR image of a full-thickness capitellar cartilage injury (black arrow) in an elbow with a Mason type-I fracture (white arrow).
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