Open reduction and internal fixation for radial head fractures: A prospective observational study

Objective: To evaluate the effect of open reduction and internal fixation on radial head fracture and assess the post-operative function. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted from June 2016 to July 2017 at Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi. Altogether, 28 patients with radial head and neck fractures were enrolled in our study. These patients were admitted to the hospital and their fractures were fixed with open reduction and internal fixation. Baseline information of the patients was collected, and patient-rated elbow evaluation scores were calculated. Results: Out of the 28 patients, 21 were male and 7 were female. Besides, 16 fractures were on the right side and 12 were on the left side and 17 involving the dominant hands. In addition, 8 patients had Mason type Ⅱ fracture and 20 had Mason type Ⅲ fracture. The mean age of patients was (31.0 ± 8.0) years, and the mean follow-up is (1.2 ± 0.5) years. The mean average patient-rated elbow evaluation scores were (27.64 ± 1.60) at 1-year follow-up. Conclusions:The majority of the patients who had radial head fractures and treated by open reduction and internal fixation have attained an excellent range of motion postoperatively.

Diagnosis,treatment and complications of radial head and neck fractures in the pediatric patient

Radial head and neck fractures represent up to 14%of all pediatric elbow fractures and can be a difficult challenge in the pediatric patient.In up to 39%of proximal radius fractures,there is a concomitant fracture,which can easily be overlooked on the initial standard radiographs.The treatment options for proximal radius fractures in children range from non-surgical treatment,such as immobilization alone and closed reduction followed by immobilization,to more invasive options,including closed reduction with percutaneous pinning and open reduction with internal fixation.The choice of treatment depends on the degree of angulation and displacement of the fracture and the age of the patient;an angulation of less than 30 degrees and translation of less than 50%is generally accepted,whereas a higher degree of displacement is considered an indication for surgical intervention.Fractures with limited displacement and non-surgical treatment generally result in superior outcomes in terms of patient-reported outcome measures,range of motion and complications compared to severely displaced fractures requiring surgical intervention.With proper management,good to excellent results are achieved in most cases,and long-term sequelae are rare.However,severe complications do occur,including radio-ulnar synostosis,osteonecrosis,rotational impairment,and premature physeal closure with a malformation of the radial head as a result,especially after more invasive procedures.Adequate follow-up is therefore warranted.

The Early Outcomes with Titanium Radial Head Implants in the Treatment of Radial Head Comminuted Fractures

The study assessed the early functional outcomes with cemented titanium implants of radius in the treatment of comminuted fractures of radial heads. The functional outcomes of arthro- plasty with cemented titanium implants of radius in the treatment of radial head fractures （Mason Type Ⅲ： 6; Mason Type Ⅳ： 4） in l0 consecutive patients （mean age, 38 years） were evaluated over a mean time of 23.7 months （18-31 months）. The patients were assessed on the basis of physical examination, functional rating （Mayo） and radiographic findings. The parameters evaluated included motion, stability, pain, and grip strength. Five patients were considered to have excellent results, 4 patients had good results and l patient had fairly good results. There were no cases of infection, prosthetic failure, heterotopic ossification or dislocation. When medial collateral ligament was injured, radial head became the main stabilizing structure of the elbow. Titanium radial head implant may provide the stability similar to that of native radial head. We believe that titanium radial head im- plants may be indicated for the Mason Type Ⅲ and Mason Type IV radial head fractures.

Delayed dislocation of the radial head associated with malunion of distal radial fracture: A case report

BACKGROUND Traumatic radial head dislocation(RHD)is a well-described injury in the pediatric population.It is usually associated with an injury to the ulna in Monteggia fracture-dislocation,although it can occur as an isolated injury.Traumatic RHD with ipsilateral radial shaft fracture has rarely been reported.Delayed RHD secondary to the malunion of an isolated radial shaft fracture is extremely rare.CASE SUMMARY We report a 9-year-old boy with limited pronation of the right elbow.The patient was diagnosed with delayed RHD associated with the malunion of a distal radial fracture.Since the annular ligament was disrupted with forearm rotation causing subluxation of the radial head,a modified double-strip Bell Tawse procedure was performed to reconstruct the annular ligament without corrective osteotomy for the malunited site.Four years after surgery,the angulation deformity of the distal radius was corrected with the restoration of the normal curvature of the radius.There was no recurrence of RHD.CONCLUSION Annular ligament reconstruction without corrective osteotomy could reduce RHD and restore the normal curve of the radial shaft in children with delayed dislocation of the radial head associated with malunion of the radial shaft.Annular reconstruction using double triceps tendon strips might be useful for maintaining a more stable reduction by augmenting anterolateral parts.

Traumatic Isolated Radial Head Dislocation in Children: A Case Report

The isolated dislocation of the radial head is frequently described in the lesion of MONTEGGIA. However it can be a rare isolated pattern of injury in children. Only 81 cases were reported in the literature to our knowledge. The case we report concerns a 13 years old boy, examined 8 days after injury. Because of failure of manual reduction, we performed a surgical management with excellent results after a year of follow-up. We have discussed treatment option and the results obtained.

Radial Head Dislocation Associated with an Ipsilateral Open Type II Gustilo-Anderson Fracture of the Radial Shaft

Radial head dislocation associated with an ipsilateral radial shaft fracture is a rare lesion, even more so for open lesions. Few cases have been found in the literature. We report this case due to its exceptional nature and discuss the mechanism of onset. A twenty-five-year-old patient presented with a dislocation of the radial head associated with a GUSTILO ANDERSON type II open fracture of the radial shaft following an occupational accident. He was managed twenty-four hours after the trauma. The mechanism was a direct blow. The dislocation was reduced by external manoeuvre following open reduction of the radial shaft. The fracture was stabilized by two Kirschner wires following reduction. The result at 12 months was satisfactory from a clinical and radiological standpoint.

Fracture of proximal radius combined with dislocation of the radial head:a case report

Forearm fractures are prevalent which include radius fractures,ulna fractures,or both radius and ulna fractures.Proximal radius fractures combined with dislocations of the radial heads are rare and easily misdiagnosed.The authors present and discuss a case of proximal radius fractures associated with radial head dislocations.A 36 years old male was admitted to the hospital due to pain and activity limitation in his left elbow for 7 hours due to a car accident.An X-ray of the left elbow joint revealed a“left radius fracture with surrounding soft tissue edema”.During the procedure,the radial head was found to be dislocated forward.A 3.0 mm anchor was used to fix the annular ligament.Radius fractures combined dislocations of the radial heads are rare and may be missing the diagnosis.Before undergoing surgery,the possibility of elbow dislocation should be evaluated.Wire anchors can provide reliable fixation.

Current concepts in the management of radial head fractures

Fracture of the radial head is a common injury. Over the last decades, the radial head is increasingly recognized as an important stabilizer of the elbow. In order to maintain stability of the injured elbow, goals of treatment of radial head fractures have become more and more towards restoring function and stability of the elbow. As treatment strategies have changed over the years, with an increasing amount of literature on this subject, the purpose of this article was to provide an overview of current concepts of the management of radial head fractures.

Incidence and analysis of radial head and neck fractures

AIM: To investigate several complications like persistent radial head dislocation, forearm deformity, elbow stiffness and nerve palsies, associated with radial head fractures. METHODS: This study reviewed the clinical records and trauma database of this level Ⅰ Trauma Center and identified all patients with fractures of the radial head and neck who where admitted between 2000 and 2010. An analysis of clinical records revealed 1047 patients suffering from fractures of the radial head or neck classified according to Mason. For clinical examination, range of motion, local pain and overall outcome were assessed. RESULTS: The incidence of one-sided fractures was 99.2% and for simultaneous bilateral fractures 0.8%. Non-operative treatment was performed in 90.4%(n = 947) of the cases, surgery in 9.6%(n = 100). Bony union was achieved in 99.8%(n = 1045) patients. Full satisfaction was achieved in 59%(n = 615) of the patients. A gender related significant difference(P = 0.035) in Mason type distribution-type Ⅲ fractures were more prominent in male patients vs type Ⅳ fractures in female patients-was observed in our study population. CONCLUSION: Mason typeⅠfractures can be treated safe conservatively with good results. In type Ⅱ to Ⅳ surgical intervention is usually considered to be indicated.

Clinical Outcome for Failed Radial Head Arthroplasty Treated with Explantation

Purpose: Failure after radial head arthroplasty is uncommon, but clinically significant. Treatment for failure may involve implant removal. We describe fourteen patients who underwent implant removal after failed radial head arthroplasty. Methods: A retrospective review was performed to determine the cause of failure and clinical data were prospectively collected. Results: At mean follow up of 38 months the mean VAS for pain score was 3.0 and the mean DASH score was 40.5. The mean MEPS was 69. All patients demonstrated improved elbow range of motion. Mean elbow flexion at final follow up was 124°to an average extension deficit of 25°. Fifty percent of patients exhibited clinical symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome. Three patients required additional surgery after implant removal. Conclusions: Implant removal for failed radial head arthroplasty improves range of motion and demonstrates acceptable outcomes at intermediate-term follow up. However, 50% of patients developed cubital tunnel syndrome and 21% required revision surgery.

Irreducible anteromedial radial head dislocation without fracture caused by transposed biceps tendon in an adult:A case report and literature review

Irreducible anteromedial radial head dislocation(IARHD)caused by transposed biceps tendon is rare.Delayed diagnosis and surgical failure often occur.A 46-year-old fisherman presented with 10 days history of painful swelling and restricted movement of his right elbow due to strangulation injury by a fishing boat cable.On examination,the images of the right elbow reveals in a"semi-extended and pronated"elastic fixation position.Radiography and 3-dimensional reconstruction CT reveals an isolated anteromedial radial head dislocation with extreme protonation of the radius and the bicipital tuberosity towards the posterior aspect of the elbow joint,and MRI shows biceps tendon wrapping around the radial neck,similar to umbilical cord wrapping seen in newborns.The Henry approach was applied for the first time to reduce the biceps tendon.The patient achieved a good functional recovery at 26 months,which represents the first reported case of IARHD without fracture caused by biceps tendon in an adult.In treatment of IARHD,attention should be paid to the phenomenon of biceps tendon transposition.Careful clinical examination,comprehensive imaging modalities,and appropriate surgical approach are the keys to successful management.

On-table reconstruction and fixation of Mason type III radial head fractures

Purpose： To evaluate the functional and radiological outcome of comminuted radial head fractures, which were not amenable for classical open reduction with internal fixation, treated by on-table reconstruction and fixation using low profile plates. Methods： We reviewed 6 patients of Mason type Ill radial head fractures treated by on-table recon- struction technique between 2011 and 2013. There were 5 men and 1 woman with a mean age of 35 years （range 25-46 years）. All surgeries were carried out at our tertiary care level 1 trauma centre within a mean of 3 days （range 1-8 days） from date of injury using on-table reconstruction technique. The functional outcome was measured using elbow functional rating index described by Broberg and Morrey and the patient-based Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand （DASH） outcome measure. Results： The mean follow-up period was 25 months, The average elbow flexion was 135~ （range 125~ -140~） and the average flexion contracture was 5~ （range 0-10~）. The average supination and pronation was 75~ （range ？0o-80~） and 70~ （range 65^-82~） respectively. According to Broberg and Morrey scoring system, the average score was 90 points （range 75-100）. The mean DASH score was 2.49 points, Conclusion： On-table reconstruction and fixation of comminuted radial head fractures using low profile plates is a reasonable option. The reconstructed radial head acts as spacer and provides reasonably good results and no surgical intervention is required for asymptomatic nonunion of these fractures regardless of the radiological findings.

Management of post-traumatic elbow instability after failed radial head excision： A case report

Radial head excision has always been a safe commonly used surgical procedure with a satisfactory clinical outcome for isolated comminuted radial head fractures. However, diagnosis of elbow instability is still very challenging and often underestimated in routine orthopaedic evaluation. We present the case of a 21-years old female treated with excision after radial head fracture, resulting in elbow instability. The patient underwent revision surgery after four weeks. We believe that ligament reconstruction without radial head substitution is a safe alternative choice for Mason 1II radial head fractures accompanied by complex ligament lesions.

Radial head subluxation in pediatric clinics and emergency departments in China

Purpose:To investigate the characteristics of the onset and treatment of radial head subluxation(RHS)in pediatric clinics and emergency departments.Methods:A retrospective study was performed on 11,404 RHS cases in 9827 children who visited pediatric clinics and emergency departments from January 2015 to December 2018.The patients who with history of trauma and fracture of the affected limb were excluded.The following factors were examined:the mechanisms of RHS,the type of manual reduction,the attending physician's clinical background(emergency surgeon,junior pediatric orthopedic surgeon or senior pediatric orthopedic surgeon),and the epidemiological features(gender,age,climate and location)of the injury.Results:The mean age of the patients was 27.93±17.94 months(range 0.93-214.53 months),with a peak incidence of 10.73-44.53 months.Approximately two-thirds of RHS cases occurred in cold weather from January to March and from September to December.Females accounted for 53.81%(n=6137)of the cases,and left injuries were predominant(56.87%,n=6485)in all cases.Mechanisms of injury were classified as"pull"(90.57%,n=10,339),"fall"(1.56%,n=178),"hit"(0.75%,n=86)and"unknown"(7.02%,n=801).The overall success rate of manual reduction was 99.47%,and the success rate of reduction was higher for senior pediatric orthopedic surgeons than for emergency surgeons and junior pediatric orthopedic surgeons(p<0.05).However,there was still a recurrence rate of 12.16%in the 9827 patients.Conclusion:Younger children are predisposed to RHS,and there is a possibility of recurrence.Trained emergency doctors can handle it well,but it is essential to refer patients to specialists when manual reduction failed.

Neglected bilateral radial head fracture with a rare presentation： A case report

Isolated radial head fractures are rare and comprise about 2% of all fractures around the elbow. Bilateral radial head fractures are even rarer and few cases have been reported. We present a case of bilateral elbow effusion in a 28-year-old male patient. An initial diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis was made but on investigation it turned out to be a case of bilateral radial head fracture. The patient was managed conservatively with 10 days of immobilisation in above elbow slab followed by active elbow range of movement exercises. On follow-up at 6 months, the patient had near normal range of movements without pain or elbow instability.

Comminuted fractures of ipsilateral radial head and distal radius： A rare injury pattern

A new injury pattern of comminuted fractures of ipsilateral radial head and distal radius of forearm in an adult was described. To the best of our knowledge, this type of injury pattern had not been previously reported in the English literature. The possible mechanisms of injury were that the rebound forces were volar to the distal radius as the fracture was dorsally angulated, with a continuation of the radial head fracture due to the longitudinal impaction of the radius against the capitellum. Open reduction and internal fixation can obtain excellent results within 7 12 days after injury. We hope that our experience will increase the awareness of the occurrence of a double injury of the forearm.

Ipsilateral dislocation of the radial head associated with fracture of distal end of the radius： a case report and review of the literature

Dislocation of the radial head in adults is uncommon. A simultaneous dislocation of the radial head and fracture of the ipsilateral distal end of radius with no other associated injuries is extremely rare. As far as we know, such an injury after an unusual mode of injury has been seldom reported in the English literature. We report such a case without any associated injuries or comorbidity. Closed reduction was performed within two hours after injury and results were satisfactory. Immobilisation was continued for3 weeks. Gradual mobilisation was started after removal of the plaster under the supervision of a physiotherapist. At 6 months＇ follow-up, the patient had no residual pain at the elbow with full flexion ＆ extension. Almost full supination with a restriction of last 10 degrees of pronation was achieved. There was no evidence of instability of the elbow.

闭合复位钛制弹性髓内钉内固定治疗MasonⅡ型桡骨头骨折疗效分析

目的探讨闭合复位钛制弹性髓内钉内固定治疗MasonⅡ型桡骨头骨折的临床效果。方法选取2019年6月至2021年6月郑州市第七人民医院收治的80例MasonⅡ型桡骨头骨折患者作为研究对象,按照随机数表法将其随机分为观察组(40例)和对照组(40例),观察组患者采用闭合复位钛制弹性髓内钉内固定治疗,对照组患者采用手法复位联合石膏外固定治疗,对比观察两组患者临床疗效、肘关节活动度及并发症发生情况。结果术后6个月,观察组患者肘关节功能恢复为优者30例、良者8例、可者2例,明显优于对照组患者的肘关节功能恢复为优者14例、良者17例、可者7例、差者2例(Z=-3664,P<0001);术后6个月,观察组患者肘关节屈曲、伸展及前臂旋前、旋后活动度均明显大于对照组(t=3643、2868、3366、3588,P=0001、0005、0001、0001);术后随访1年,观察组患者均未出现并发症,其并发症发生率明显低于对照组患者的并发症发生率100%(χ^(2)=4211,P=0040)。结论与手法复位联合石膏外固定相比,闭合复位钛制弹性髓内钉内固定能够明显提高MasonⅡ型桡骨头骨折患者的肘关节功能恢复效果,改善肘关节活动度,减少术后并发症的发生,值得临床推广应用。

阔筋膜在成人孟氏骨折中治疗桡骨头脱位的应用

目的分析阔筋膜在成人孟氏骨折中治疗桡骨头脱位的应用效果。方法回顾性分析2015年8月至2022年7月32例孟氏骨折成年患者的临床资料,按手术方式不同分为观察组(阔筋膜治疗)和对照组(单纯韧带缝合)各16例。术后根据X线评估桡骨头复位情况及BrobergMorrey肘关节功能评分系统评估肘关节功能近、远期疗效。结果两组在术后X线检查桡骨头复位情况效果均满意。观察组1例女性患者因尺骨折延迟愈合,半年后行二次植骨术,其余患者均愈合良好,愈合时间(3.3±0.5)个月。术后3个月时Broberg-Morrey肘关节评分观察组(91.19±10.29)分,对照组(84.69±11.53)分。术后2年时Broberg-Morrey肘关节评分观察组(95.06±4.53)分,对照组(90.63±7.46)分,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论阔筋膜在成人孟氏骨折中治疗桡骨头脱位较单纯缝合效果好。

钢板内固定与外架固定治疗儿童BadoⅠ型陈旧性孟氏骨折疗效对比

目的:比较儿童BadoⅠ型陈旧性孟氏骨折尺骨截骨后钢板内固定和外架固定的疗效。方法:收集2015年6月至2022年12月郑州大学第一附属医院收治的儿童BadoⅠ型陈旧性孟氏骨折患儿的资料,患儿均行环状韧带探查联合尺骨截骨术,其中24例尺骨截骨后采用钢板内固定,14例采用外架固定。术前及术后12个月,测量肘关节和前臂活动度,行肘关节Mayo功能评分,记录术后并发症发生情况。结果:两组患儿术后肘关节屈伸、前臂旋转活动度和肘关节Mayo功能评分均高于术前(P<0.05),但是术前术后差值两组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。钢板内固定组手术时间及出血量均大于外架固定组(P<0.05)。两组患儿肱桡关节再脱位、切口感染和尺骨愈合不良发生率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:对于儿童BadoⅠ型陈旧性孟氏骨折,尺骨截骨后钢板内固定和外架固定均有效。