dorsal aspect of the proximal forearm when asked where it hurts. This may mislead one to suspect a buckle fracture of the proximal radius. There is no tear in the soft tissue (probably due to the pliability of young connective tissues). Dislocation A radial head dislocation is mainly caused by trauma, or by a congenital state. The traumatic form is usually seen in infancy and childhood as an isolated injury. Additional images See also Elbow Humeroulnar joint References External links - "Joints of the Upper Extremity: Elbow joint" Joints Upper limb anatomy