Traumatic Elbow Mediolateral Investigatory Screening: The value of the sitting axial mediolateral projection in the diagnosis of radial head fractures

ConclusionTrauma to the elbow is a common type of injury. Minor fractures can be expected to heal with good results; complications, however, should not be underestimated. Improper healing can result in a permanently malfunctioning joint with restricted movement and stiffness. To avoid such consequences the choice of a reliable screening projection is significant. In our case the diagnostic value of the TEMIS projection lies in the fact that it shows all fractures seen on routine screenings and reveals fractures missed by them, also being well tolerated by patients due to comfortable arm placement during the screening. All in all, when a fracture is suspected on the basis of clinical signs but no radiographic evidence is seen on conventional screenings, the TEMIS view is recommended for further investigation.
Source: Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research