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Mason type II radial head fractures fixed with Herbert bone screws
1Conquest Hospital, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England.
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|June 1, 1996
Summary
Management of Mason type II radial head fractures using Herbert bone screws yielded excellent outcomes. This operative approach offers a favorable alternative for treating these complex elbow injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Radial head fractures are common elbow injuries.
- Management strategies, including surgical intervention, are debated.
- Accurate fracture classification (Mason) is crucial for treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of open reduction and internal fixation with Herbert bone screws for Mason type II radial head fractures.
- To compare the outcomes of this surgical technique with other treatment modalities.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 19 patients with Mason type II radial head fractures.
- Surgical treatment involved open reduction and internal fixation using Herbert bone screws.
- Patient outcomes were assessed at follow-up.
Main Results:
- All 19 patients achieved 'good-to-excellent' outcomes.
- The Herbert bone screw fixation demonstrated favorable results in this cohort.
- No complications were mentioned in the abstract.
Conclusions:
- Open reduction and internal fixation with Herbert bone screws are effective for treating Mason type II radial head fractures.
- This surgical method provides a reliable and favorable treatment option.
- Further comparative studies may validate these findings.