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Case Report
Bilateral radial head fractures in a martial arts athlete
  1. N V Deshmukh1,
  2. M S Shah1
  1. Department of Orthopaedics, Withybush NHS Trust, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Dr Deshmukh, 8 Albert Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 1TB, UK; 
 deshmukh_nitin{at}hotmail.com

Abstract

Isolated radial head fractures, which are rare, comprise about 2% of all fractures around the elbow. A case is reported of bilateral radial head fracture in an international female athlete. Early recognition and aggressive rehabilitation is essential if an abrupt end to a promising sporting career is to be prevented.

  • radial head
  • elbow
  • fracture
  • martial arts

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.37.3.270

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