Functional outcome of radial neck fracture treated with radial head excision
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Traumatology & Surgical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective. The aim of our study was to evaluate the functional outcome of radial head excision for fractures of the radial head. Materials and methods. Eleven closed fractures of the radial head treated by resection were reviewed. The mean age of the patients in the series was 39 years and 60% were men and 40% were women. 90% of the fractures were Mason type III and 10% of the fracture were Manson type II. The mean postoperative follow-up was 12 months (range, 3-18 months). The functional assessment of the elbow and wrist was made according to the criteria of Morrey and Cooney. Radiologically, elbow carrying angle, and presence of degenerative changes and calcifications in the wrist and elbow were assessed. Results. All the patients presented a mean proximal migration of the radial head of 1.5 mm, and the carrying angle showed an average increase of 8.3°. Conclusions. Despite the mechanical changes that were produced, excision of the radial head in adults barely changed upper limb function and more than 85% of the patients obtained excellent or good results.
Authors and Affiliations
Parag Tank, Priyesh Makwana, Ejaj Ahmed Ansari, Hitesh Panchal, Vijay Patel
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP394910
- DOI -
- Views 107
- Downloads 0
Role Of MRS To Characterise Popliteal Cystic Lesion In A Known Case Of Nf1
There are multiple differential diagnoses for cystic lesions around the knee. While USG and conventional MRI are sufficient for diagnosis, there are situations where a diagnostic dilemma can occur. We present a case of...
A Case Series On Galeazzi-Variant Type Fracture-Dislocation In Adults
Background: Galeazzi variant type fracture dislocation i.e. Fracture of radius and ulna with dislocation at distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is uncommon injury and injury pattern is inherently unstable needs surgical manag...
Evaluation Of Ultrasound And CT Findings In Conjunction With Its Comparison In Pancreatitis And Its Complications
OBJECTIVE- The study aims to evaluate the spectrum of findings and compare the role of ultrasonography (US) and CECT in evaluation of pancreatitis and its complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty patients with clinica...
Functional And Radiological Outcome Of Bicondylartibial Plateau Fractures Treated With Single Lateral 3.5Mm Periarticular Locking Plate: A Retrospective Study
Introduction: Bicondylartibial plateau fractures results from high energy injury and consists of 20% of all tibialplateu fractures. Treatment of bicondylartibial plateau fractures is challenging and still controversial....
Comparison of intertrochanteric fracture fixation with dynamic hip screw versus proximal femoral nailing
This study is conducted to compare DHS and PFN in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the advantages and result of both devices with respect to operation time, bl...