ArticleInternational orthopaedics2025
Isolated MASON type-III radial head fractures: radial head arthroplasty or open reduction and internal fixation - clinical and radiological outcomes with five to fourteen years of follow up.
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- Radial head arthroplasty: A pillar of stability in complex elbow fractures.World journal of orthopedics · 2025Article
- Arthroplasty Has Surpassed Surgical Fixation for Radial Head Fractures Among ABOS Oral Examination Candidates: A 19-Year Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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purposeThe aim of this study was to assess functional and radiological outcomes of radial head arthroplasty (RHA) compared to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in isolated Mason type-III fractures with a minimum of five years follow-up.
methodsThis was a retrospective single-center study of closed isolated Mason type-III radial head fractures operated between January 2008 and December 2017. Nineteen patients were included in group RHA and 35 patients in group ORIF. The mean age was 51 years old in group RHA and 41 years old in group ORIF (p = 0.02). Functional and radiological outcomes were evaluated.
resultsMean follow up was eight years (range, 5-14). Clinical results and functional scores showed no significant differences, except a better pronation in group RHA (p = 0.04). Two secondary radial head resection or implant removal were performed in each group (p = 0.56) with poor functional outcomes in group ORIF. There was less heterotopic ossification in group RHA (15.8% vs. 42.8%; p = 0.03). Capitulum wear was found in 63% in group RHA against 25.7% in group ORIF (p < 0.05).
conclusionFunctional results of RHA and ORIF were comparable for isolated Mason type-III fractures at a mean follow-up of eight years. We recommend to perform RHA for isolated Mason type-III fracture if articular reduction or stability of the fixation is not satisfying. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.
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