Surgical treatment techniques for radial head and neck fractures

Abstract

Surgical treatment is indicated for fractures of radius head and neck with displacement. Surgery was performed in 42 patients. Osteosynthesis with «Aesculap» mini-fixators or screws by AO technique was made in 40 cases. Endoprosthetics of radial head was performed using «Liverpool» endoprothesis (Biomet) in 2 patients. Only one negative result took place due to aceptic necrosis of radial head. The detailed classification of these injuries according to AO type has been proposed, which allows to choose a method for osteosynthesis or endoprosthetics properly.