Radial Head Elbow Fracture Treatment, Recovery Time, and More

Radial head fractures are often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. They are most common in two groups of patients: elderly women with osteoporosis or young men as a result of significant trauma. This article discusses radial head fractures, what they are, and how they are treated. It also goes over the average recovery time for this type of injury.

Source: Verywell Health

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