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Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius

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The radius is longer of the two bones that make up the human antebrachium or forearm. At the proximal end, the radius articulates with the capitulum of the humerus and the radial notch of the ulna to form the elbow joint. At the distal end, the radius articulates with the ulna via the ulnar notch, forming the distal radioulnar joint. Distally, the radius also attaches to the carpal wrist bones (scaphoid and lunate) to form the radiocarpal joint.
The radius has a nail-shaped head, and a...

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Updates on Radial Head Arthroplasty in Trauma.

Joseph G Monir¹, Eric R Wagner²

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Orlando, FL, USA.

|October 17, 2025

Summary

Radial head arthroplasty (RHA) restores elbow function after fractures. Smooth or press-fit stems offer good outcomes, while cemented stems are not recommended for routine RHA. Proper implant placement is essential.

Keywords:

Arthroplasty Elbow Fracture Radial head Terrible triad Trauma

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Biomechanics

Background:

The radial head is vital for elbow joint stability and motion.
Radial head fractures often require surgical intervention to restore kinematics.
Modern radial head arthroplasty (RHA) implants utilize metal alloy with varying stem designs.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of the radial head in elbow kinematics.
To discuss current trends and considerations in radial head arthroplasty (RHA).
To highlight the importance of implant positioning in RHA outcomes.

Main Methods:

Literature review of radial head arthroplasty (RHA) techniques.
Analysis of implant designs, including stem types (smooth, press-fit, cemented).
Discussion of methods for assessing implant positioning.

Main Results:

Both smooth and press-fit stems in RHA can yield favorable clinical results.
There is no definitive consensus favoring smooth over press-fit stems.
Cemented stems are generally not indicated for routine RHA procedures.

Conclusions:

Radial head arthroplasty (RHA) is effective in restoring elbow function post-fracture.
Stem design choice (smooth vs. press-fit) does not appear to be a critical determinant of success.
Accurate implant positioning is paramount for successful RHA outcomes.