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Hand and finger conditions
Radial head fracture

Radial head fracture

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Is a type of:

Fracture • Hand and finger conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Arm, Hand

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