Open reduction and internal fixation of radial head fractures

This study examines 32 patients operated for radial head fractures, mean age 48.7 years (range 26–76 years), Mason type II in 25 cases and Mason type III with 3 main fragments in 7 cases. Fractures were surgically reduced and fixed with Herbert’s (12 cases) or Osteomed (20 cases) cannulated screws....

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Published in:Musculoskeletal surgery 2012-05, Vol.96 (Suppl 1), p.81-86
Main Authors: Iacobellis, C., Visentin, A., Aldegheri, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Elbow Joint - injuries
Elbow Joint - surgery
Female
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Humans
Internal fixation in fractures
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Original Article
Orthopedics
Radius Fractures - surgery
Surgical Orthopedics
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Summary:This study examines 32 patients operated for radial head fractures, mean age 48.7 years (range 26–76 years), Mason type II in 25 cases and Mason type III with 3 main fragments in 7 cases. Fractures were surgically reduced and fixed with Herbert’s (12 cases) or Osteomed (20 cases) cannulated screws. The latter have a head that is
ISSN:2035-5106
2035-5114
DOI:10.1007/s12306-012-0186-3