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Surgical treatment of unstable, multi-fragmented radial head fractures
August 2013
Surgical treatment of unstable, multi-fragmented radial head fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison between radial head replacement and open reduction and internal fixation in clinical treatment of unstable, multi-fragmented radial head fractures
International Orthopedics; 2011; 35; 1071-1076Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
45 patients with unstable, multi-fragmented radial head fractures were randomized to receive treatment based upon replacement of the radial head by metal prostheses or open reduction and internal fixation. The results of the 2-year study indicated that those individuals who received radial head replacement displayed significantly better clinical results according to Broberg and Morrey scores and l...
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