Treatment of modified Mason Type III or IV radial head fracture: Open reduction and internal fixation versus arthroplasty

Conclusion: Overall, there were no significant differences in clinical outcomes of modified Mason Type III or IV radial head fractures treated with ORIF or RHA. However, a subgroup of younger patients had better clinical outcomes with ORIF treatment. Therefore, ORIF should be the first line of treatment, particularly if the reduction is possible.

Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - November 5, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Seung Min Ryu Sam-Guk Park Ji-Hoon Kim Han Seok Yang Ho Dong Na Jae-Sung Seo Source Type: research