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Diagnosis: The x-ray reveals a subtle impacted fracture of the head of the radius (seen only on the oblique view) as shown by the red arrow.
A sling and follow up with a primary care doctor or orthopedic surgeon in a few days are appropriate for this patient.
Case presented by Lawrence LeBeau, DO, Assistant Professor, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, Arizona.
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20-year-old man with left elbow pain and swelling
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