Neglected bilateral radial head fracture with a rare presentation: A case report

摘要

Isolated radial head fractures are rare and comprise about 2％ of all fractures around the elbow.Bilateral radial head fractures are even rarer and few cases have been reported.We present a case of bilateral elbow effusion in a 28-year-old male patient.An initial diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis was made but on investigation it turned out to be a case of bilateral radial head fracture.The patient was managed conservatively with 10 days of immobilisation in above elbow slab followed by active elbow range of movement exercises.On follow-up at 6 months,the patient had near normal range of movements without pain or elbow instability.