$Chronic fracture-separation of the radial head in a child$

Chronic fracture-separation of the radial head in a child

A rare case of a complete fracture-separation of the proximal radial epiphysis is described in a pediatric patient. A further complicating factor is the delay in diagnosis that may worsen prognosis. An emphasis on early detection by physical examination and imaging studies, as well as consideration...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of orthopaedic trauma 1995-06, Vol.9 (3), p.259-262
Hauptverfasser:	ROKITO, S. E, ANTICEVIC, D, STRONGWATER, A. M, LEHMAN, W. B, GRANT, A. D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Bone Wires Child, Preschool Elbow Joint - diagnostic imaging Elbow Joint - injuries Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Male Medical sciences Radiography Radius Fractures - diagnostic imaging Radius Fractures - surgery Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	A rare case of a complete fracture-separation of the proximal radial epiphysis is described in a pediatric patient. A further complicating factor is the delay in diagnosis that may worsen prognosis. An emphasis on early detection by physical examination and imaging studies, as well as consideration of treatment options, are presented.
ISSN:	0890-5339 1531-2291