ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2023
Outcomes of radial head fractures treated with pre-curved metacarpal plate.
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- Analysis of Surgical Stabilization Results of Radial Head Fractures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Type of fixation is not associated with range of motion after operative treatment of proximal radius fractures- a systematic review of 519 patients.JSES international · 2024Review
- 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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objectiveTo explore the clinical outcomes of MasonII/III radial head fractures without the neck involvement treated with pre-curved metacarpal plates.
methodsNinety cases of Mason typeII/III radial head fractures without the neck involvement were retrospectively collected from the department of orthopaedics of our hospital from September 2015 to May 2021. Group A (n = 44) underwent open reduction and internal fixation with pre-curved metacarpal plate, and Group B (n = 46) were fixed by traditional T-shaped plates. The operation time and the incision length were recorded during the operation. The Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, range of motion (ROM) and post-operative complications were evaluated at the last follow-up.
resultsAll the patients were followed up for at least 12 months. There were no significant difference between two groups regarding operation time (54.2 ± 12.1 v.s 51.3 ± 7.2, mins), MEPS (88.9 ± 4.2 v.s 87.8 ± 4.4), DASH score (7.3 ± 4.6 v.s 9.0 ± 4.0), VAS (1.6 ± 0.8 v.s 1.7 ± 0.7), and ROM. However, the incision length was shorter in Group A (5.6 ± 0.5 v.s 6.6 ± 0.5, cm, P < 0.01). The postoperative complication rate was also lower in Group A (1/44 v.s 8/46, P = 0.02).
conclusionMasson II/III radial head fractures without the neck involvement treated with pre-curved metacarpal plates could achieve satisfactory outcomes comparable to traditional T-shaped plates. Moreover, the invasiveness and postoperative complications are less in patients with pre-curved metacarpal plates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III, retrospective comparison study.
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