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ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2025

Radial head arthroplasty: A pillar of stability in complex elbow fractures.

Amr Elshahhat, Mahmoud Almekoud

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Article in World journal of orthopedics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors.

Amr ElshahhatDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mansoura University, Mansoura 33516, Dakahlia, Egypt. amrelshahat@mans.edu.eg.
Mahmoud AlmekoudDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mansoura University, Mansoura 33516, Dakahlia, Egypt.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Radial head (RH) arthroplasty (RHA) has emerged as a critical intervention in the management of complex elbow fractures, particularly Mason type III and IV injuries where the native RH is irreparable. Beyond its role in pain relief and joint congruity, RHA serves as a biomechanical cornerstone for restoring the lateral column and ensuring elbow stability, especially in the presence of associated ligamentous injuries or fracture-dislocations. This editorial synthesizes current evidence on RHA in Mason type III and IV RH fractures, with attention to biomechanical rationale, implant design, and complication trends. Aiming to reaffirm RHA's position as a vital tool in contemporary elbow trauma care, a simplified treatment algorithm is presented to support individualized surgical decision-making.

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Aseptic looseningComminuted radial head fracturesCost-effectivenessMason classificationModular prosthesisOverstuffingRadial head arthroplasty

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PMID40979143
PMCPMC12444263

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