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KPS Bipolar Radial Head Arthroplasty - Polyethylene Head Replacement with a Metal-covered Head. Case Study
Kamila Malesa1, Mariusz Urban1, Dariusz Michalik1
1Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny im. Prof. A. Grucy w Otwocku, Otwock, Polska / Gruca Orthopaedic and Trauma Teaching Hospital in Otwock, Poland Klinika Chirurgii Urazowej Narządu Ruchu i Ortopedii CMKP / Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education.
Abstract:
Radial head replacement should be indicated in all cases of radial head fractures when open reduction and internal fixation is anticipated to be difficult or impossible. Although excellent therapeutic results have been ob-tained, this procedure, like any other surgical procedures, may be associated with severe complications, includ-ing contractures, ossification or aseptic synovitis. In these cases, removal of the prosthetic radial head has al-ways been a safe and popular solution producing a satisfactory clinical outcome. However, we present the case of a patient in whom the prosthesis was left in place, but the polyethylene head was replaced with a metal-covered head. The decision to perform this procedure was taken intraoperatively.
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