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Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of a Comminuted Displaced Radial Head Fracture in a 12-Year-Old Female: A Case
Haritha Haridas Mandoth Veetil1, Aanchal Jain1, Abhinav Gulihar1
1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington, United Kingdom.
Introduction:
Radial head (RH) fractures are relatively uncommon injuries in children, typically resulting from a fall onto an outstretched hand, and can pose significant challenges in diagnosis and management, particularly when they are displaced or involve the articular surface.
Case Report:
A 12-year-old female sustained a comminuted displaced partial-articular fracture of the RH following a fall onto her arm during a netball game. Open reduction and internal fixation were performed using headless compression screws. Post-operative recovery was uneventful with a full range of motion at 3-month follow-up.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the successful surgical management and early rehabilitation strategy of a rare, significantly displaced intra-articular RH fracture in a young child.
