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BASICS
Description
- Radial head fractures:
- Occur in the proximal 2–3 cm of the radius
- Are intra-articular fractures (The radial head articulates
with capitellum.)
- Classification (1):
- Type 1: Nondisplaced fractures
- Type 2: Partial head fractures
- Type 3: Complete head fractures
- Radial head fractures often are associated with other injuries
to the elbow or the forearm.
Epidemiology
Incidence
- Fractures can occur in any age group.
- In 1 series of 333 fractures (2):
- 67% of fractures were Mason type 1, 14% were type 2, and
19% were type 3.
- Ligamentous injuries requiring repair were found in 13%
of patients.
Etiology
- This fracture generally results from a fall on the outstretched
hand with the forearm in pronation.
- The position of the elbow ...
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