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Functional Outcomes of Radial Head Fractures Treated With Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF).
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- Biomechanical analysis of biodegradable magnesium, zinc, and polylactide pins for fixation of radial head fractures.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Comparative study on complications of screws versus plates for comminuted radial head and neck fractures with two or three fragments.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundRadial head fractures (RHFs) account for a considerable injury. This study focuses on the functional results of people who had open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
objectiveTo evaluate the functional outcomes of Mason type II and III RHFs treated with ORIF using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) over a 12-month postoperative period.
methodsThis retrospective study was conducted in the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. The research included 44 patients diagnosed with RHFs. Data regarding the patient's medical history, radiological imaging, and surgical interventions were collected from their medical records. The MEPS was utilized to assess functional outcomes at baseline and at six and 12 months postoperatively.
resultsThe mean age was 42.55 ± 10.24 years. Of the total 44 patients, there were 32 (72.7%) male and 12 (27.3%) female patients. The cause of fracture was fall from height in seven (15.9%) patients, road traffic accidents in 34 (77.3%), and other in three (6.8%) patients. MEPS was measured at baseline, six months, and 12 months. There were 15 (55.6%) in type II and 10 (58.8%) in type III with excellent outcome, 10 (37%) in type II and six (35.3%) in type III with good outcome, and two (7.4%) in type II and one (5.9%) in type III with fair outcome. Conclusion: Overall results from ORIF for RHF are favorable. After a year, the functional outcomes of patients with isolated Mason type III RHF are comparable to those of type II patients.
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