Indications Radial head arthroplasty (RHA) is a valuable surgical option for complex, comminuted radial head fractures with associated elbow instability. An RHA is recommended when anatomic repair and fixation of a radial head fracture is not possible and removal of…
Indications Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) is recommended for Mason Type II fractures with a mechanical block and Mason Type III fractures where stable fracture fixation is feasible. Radial head fractures with concomitant injuries (e.g., coronoid, olecranon, and/or capitellum fractures)…
Introduction Fractures of the radial head are the most common elbow injuries, accounting for approximately 30% of all elbow fractures in adult patients. The majority of patients are between 20 and 64 years of age with no gender predominance. ,…