Mechanism of radial head fracture

A fall onto an outstretched hand is a common mechanism for many fractures of the wrist and forearm, including the scaphoid, distal radius, and radial head. Such falls can also strain or rupture the interosseous membrane.

Reproduced with permission from: Mezera K, Hotchkiss RN. Fractures and dislocation of the elbow. In: Rockwood and Green's Fractures in Adults, 5th ed, Bucholz RW, Heckman JD (Eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia 2002. Copyright © 2002 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. www.lww.com.

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Mechanism of radial head fracture