Effusion in elbow joint, sail sign, fracture of head of radius

CASE

Elevation (dislocation) of the anterior and posterior fat pad is a sign of effusion in the elbow joint, a careful search for accompanied skeletal trauma must be undertaken. Both (and especially anterior) fat pad acquire triangual shape resembling a sail - hence sail sign. Careful inspection of the head of radius reveals nondislocated subcapital fracture.

Radiology image - Effusion in elbow joint, sail sign, fracture of head of radius: Extremity, Bone, Soft tissue: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Effusion in elbow joint, sail sign, fracture of head of radius


Effusion in elbow joint, sail sign, fracture of head of radius: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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