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Radial head arthroplasty may provide benefits over ORIF for Mason type III fractures
October 2014
Radial head arthroplasty may provide benefits over ORIF for Mason type III fractures
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Open reduction and internal-fixation versus radial head replacement in treatment of Mason type III radial head fractures
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2014 Aug;24(6):851-5Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two studies (one randomized controlled trial and one comparative cohort study) were included in this meta-analysis comparing radial head arthroplasty and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in the treatment of Mason type III fractures of the radial head. Results indicated a lower incidence of complications and improved functional outcome among the arthroplasty cohorts compared to the ORIF ...
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