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Treatment for radial head fractures varies by severity. While simple fractures benefit from non-operative care, complex fractures require careful consideration of fixation versus arthroplasty for optimal elbow function.

Keywords:
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Radial head fractures are prevalent adult elbow injuries.
  • Often accompanied by associated soft tissue and bone damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current management strategies for radial head fractures.
  • To discuss evidence supporting different treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search.
  • Inclusion of authors' clinical experience.

Main Results:

  • Mason type I fractures managed non-operatively with splinting and early mobilization.
  • Management of Mason type II fractures remains debated, with evidence for both operative and non-operative approaches.
  • Radial head excision linked to valgus instability; internal fixation shows promise but is technique-sensitive.
  • Radial head arthroplasty indicated for complex injuries where fixation is not feasible, with studies favoring it over fixation in certain cases.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence provides insights into radial head fracture treatment.
  • Further research is needed to definitively establish optimal management strategies for all fracture types.