Use of surgical glue for Mason type III radial head fractures: A case report
Da-Wei Chen1, Wan-Kun Hu2, Jia-Qian Zhou3
1Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine.
Rationale:
A Mason type III radial head fracture, which is characterized by comminuted fragments of the radial head, is a severe injury. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is an alternative treatment method; however, the technique of using an on-table reduction in combination with surgical glue is rarely reported.
Patient Concerns:
A 48-year-old man was admitted to our department with complaints of elbow pain after falling down. Elbow radiography and computed tomography (CT) demonstrated characteristics of fractures before the operation.
Diagnosis:
Radiographic images showed a Mason type III radial head fracture.
Interventions:
The patient underwent ORIF at our hospital. During the operation, the technique of on-table reconstruction combined with surgical glue was used.
Outcomes:
The patient recovered well and was able to participate in his usual work.
Lessons:
Mason type III radial head fractures could be treated with ORIF, and a satisfactory result could be anticipated, thus avoiding a radial head replacement or resection. Anatomical reduction of a comminuted radial head could be obtained via an on-table reconstruction and application of surgical glue.
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