Bilateral Radial Head Fracture Secondary to Weighted Push-Up Exercise: Case Report and Review of Literature of a Rare Injury

A 33-year-old male presented with bilateral radial head fractures after weighted prone push-up exercise. The patient had Mason type I and II on right and left sides, respectively. He was managed conservatively with limited immobilisation and early range of motion exercises. The fracture healed and p...

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Published in:Indian journal of orthopaedics 2022-01, Vol.56 (1), p.162-167
Main Authors: Pathak, Subodh Kumar, Salunke, Abhijeet Ashok, Chawla, Jasneet Singh, Sharma, Aryan, Ratna, Harish V. K., Gautam, Rakesh Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Conservative Orthopedics
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Orthopedics
Surgical Orthopedics
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Summary:A 33-year-old male presented with bilateral radial head fractures after weighted prone push-up exercise. The patient had Mason type I and II on right and left sides, respectively. He was managed conservatively with limited immobilisation and early range of motion exercises. The fracture healed and patient had no complaints at the last follow-up of 13 months. Bilateral radial head fracture is rare with push-up exercise, and can be successfully treated conservatively with immobilisation and early rehabilitation. Although push-up exercises are an excellent workout with known benefits, unusual modifications of standard techniques should be avoided.
ISSN:0019-5413
1998-3727
DOI:10.1007/s43465-021-00427-0