Radial Head Fractures
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Radial Head fractures are common injuries of the elbow. Most fractures will simply be a crack in the ‘head’ of the radius – the bone which helps as rotate the forearm.
These fractures are common and often result after a fall onto the elbow or from a bike.
Normal radial head
Cracked radial head
A simple crack in the bone, while painful, will normally heal well. Surgeons at Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists will assess the movement of the arm and will often advise treatment with a sling. Follow up x-rays maybe required. Movement in a sling is often possible after this fracture due to the unique internal ligament brace.
If the broken bone has moved too far or if there is an inability to completely rotate the forearm, surgery to lock the bone back in place maybe the best option. Your surgeon at Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists will discuss this with you.
When to contact us
If you have had a fracture of the radial head and would like a specialist opinion, please call our rooms on
03 5752 5020
