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Ryan Calfee1, Ian Madom, Arnold-Peter C Weiss

  • 1Division of Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Brown Medical School, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|February 14, 2006
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Radial head arthroplasty offers a viable treatment for complex elbow fractures. Clinical outcomes are encouraging, showing durable results even in severe cases of radial head fractures.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Radial head fractures are common and complex orthopedic injuries.
  • Various treatments exist, including conservative management, internal fixation, excision, and arthroplasty.
  • Metallic radial head arthroplasty systems have emerged as a significant treatment option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the history, classification, and treatment of radial head fractures.
  • To detail surgical considerations for radial head arthroplasty.
  • To discuss outcomes and current implant options for radial head arthroplasty.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical treatments for radial head fractures.
  • Analysis of clinical outcome studies for metallic radial head arthroplasty.

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  • Discussion of elbow stabilizing structures relevant to fracture management.

    • Main Results:

    • Radial head replacement is a reasonable option for comminuted fractures and complex elbow trauma.
    • Clinical outcomes for metallic radial head arthroplasty are encouraging and appear durable.
    • The severity of elbow injuries treated with arthroplasty does not preclude positive results.

    Conclusions:

    • Radial head arthroplasty demonstrates favorable and durable outcomes in managing severe radial head fractures.
    • Understanding elbow anatomy and surgical techniques is crucial for successful arthroplasty.
    • Continued review of arthroplasty outcomes and implant options is warranted.