ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2021
Radial head fractures.
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- Plates versus headless screws for fixation of Mason Type 3 radial head fractures: A systematic review.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Functional shape of the proximal radioulnar joint: anatomical characterization through Alpha and Beta Angles.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Article
- Concomitant capitellum fractures in patients with radial head fractures: incidence, risk factors and primary outcomes.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2026Article
- Comminuted Mason III/IV Radial Head Fractures: What Is the Best Treatment Between Prosthesis and Radial Head Resection? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- A proposal for computed tomography-based algorithm for the management of radial head and neck fractures: the Proximal and Articular Radial fractures Management (PARMa) classification.JSES international · 2025Article
- Radial head arthroplasty vs. open reduction and internal fixation in Mason 3 radial head fractures: meta-analysis of prospective trials.JSES international · 2025Review
- Surgical Management of Radial Head and Proximal Ulna Fractures Without Elbow Dislocation: A Case Report.Cureus · 2024Article
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- Does simultaneous comminuted fracture of both radial ends represent a distinct fracture pattern?Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2024Article
- Biomechanical comparison of different internal fixation devices for transversely unstable Mason type II radial head fractures.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Article
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Abstract
Radial head fractures are the commonest fractures in the elbow. They are often associated with other injuries: ligamentous, cartilaginous or other fractures. Associated injuries are important determinant of the management of the radial head fracture. These should be carefully looked for, diagnosed and treated. The original Mason classification for this fracture has been modified to include the associated injuries and their treatment. CT scan is a helpful diagnostic tool and should be used if available. Radial head fractures can be treated either conservatively or operatively (by excision, open reduction and internal fixation or prosthetic replacement). Undisplaced or minimally displaced fractures should be treated non-operatively. Internal fixation by headless cannulated screws is the preferred treatment for displaced fractures. It provides satisfactory biomechanical stability, can be done through a smaller incision, has less complications and lesser requirement of later removal of screws. Small number of fractures with comminution of neck would require plate fixation. Unfixable fractures in elderly can be treated by excision while such fractures in younger population or associated with significant soft tissue or bony injuries would require prosthetic replacement.
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