A nonvisible posterior fat pad on a well-exposed, correctly positioned lateral elbow radiograph generally suggests:

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A nonvisible posterior fat pad on a well-exposed, correctly positioned lateral elbow radiograph is normal and suggests no injury. If a fracture or injury were present, a visible posterior fat pad would be seen due to the accumulation of blood or fluid. Therefore, options B and C are incorrect. Option D is also incorrect as a congenital defect would not have the same presentation on a radiograph.

A Nonvisible Posterior Fat Pad on a Well-Exposed, Correctly Positioned