A Detailed Analysis Of Elbow Radio-Lateral View For Distinct Visualization Of Radial And Ulnar Head Fracture
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.3325Keywords:
Elbow joint, Radio-lateral view, fracuture, epicondyles, humerus, radius, ulna, x-ray.Abstract
Background: The elbow joint, a complex articulation of the humerus, radius, and ulna, is frequently subjected to traumatic injuries, particularly fractures and dislocations. Accurate radiographic assessment is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment planning. Among the various radiographic projections employed, the radio-lateral view plays a vital role in visualizing specific anatomical structures and identifying subtle pathologies.
Method: This is the cross-sectional study of 50 patients with traumatic elbow pain, suspected with occult fracture and fat pad sign, patient including RTA, Assault injuries, Sports injuries and other trauma occurs in elbow. All the patients in this study underwent x- ray.
Result: 50 Patients reported for the trauma to the elbow, whereas 22 patients had fracture, which can identified in conventional radiographic image and only 9 patient had radial-head fracture, that only can identified by the radio-lateral view projection.
Conclusion: Radio-lateral view has the diagnostic value to show all the fracture that all missed on the routine screening. Overall this view is suggested when a fracture is suspected on the basis of clinical signs but no radiographic evidence is seen on conventional screening.
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